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as in dependent
having a compulsive need for a harmful substance or activity
The group's mission is to help those who become hooked on opioids.
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as in used
having a great interest or need to do or have something
The couple got immediately hooked on the new show, and it became must-watch television for them.
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as in arched
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed
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as in connected
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
hooked up three short chains together to make a longer necklace
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as in stole
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
the monkey hooked four bananas from the basket and scampered away to enjoy them
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
I hooked the biggest fish of the day, and then released it
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as in curved
to turn away from a straight line or course
hang the bird feeder on a branch that hooks upward
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Recent Examples of hooked
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
And for those who get hooked on how well the brand delivers visible changes, the LED lip add-on is also a worthy option.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
These new books about wanderlust, objective sexuality, and the fear of the unknown have our editors hooked.
—Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
From the violent and disturbing moments of Fox's The Following to the unpredictable chaos of films like Wild Things and Green Room, these titles (and more) will keep you hooked from start to finish.
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She was also hooked by the story, which features a friends-to-lovers slow burn romance.
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Cleanup efforts — including efforts to reduce the amount of sewage, fertilizer and petroleum products being rinsed into the lagoon — are heavily dependent on cities and counties.—
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Today, every country’s economy is tied to others, but a small nation that’s as historically dependent on trade as Denmark seems particularly vulnerable to Trump’s caprices.—
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In addition to used books, other items such as collectibles will also be available for purchase.—
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The wounded and dead from Saturday's violence in Malekshahi were taken to the Imam Khomeini hospital in Ilam, where security forces stormed the compound and used batons, tear gas and live fire, according to Hengaw.—
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Long, arched hallways lead to the guest rooms, restaurants, castle-like lounge spaces, and even an ancient cloister from the former monastery.—
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Your chest should be upright and your torso should be slightly forward so that your back is flat and not arched or rounded forward.—
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
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The perfect partner for the look is a powder pink clutch and stole, both with embroidery that matches the dress.—
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What also stole the show was her custom Lorraine Schwartz bling, particularly her diamond rings and custom earrings, which were made with 75 carats worth of diamonds in a cluster arrangement.—
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Javonte Green missed a potential tying 3-point try and Paul Reed grabbed the rebound, but committed Detroit's 25th turnover.—
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Carolyn Collins scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Mya Korpal had 15 points as Winchester came back to defeat Reading 54-53 in Middlesex League play.—
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In car design, that meant a short roof that curved downward, for a sleek stylish look that did not preclude four doors.—
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But by the early 19th century, some mathematicians had started exploring other kinds of geometric spaces — ones that aren’t flat but rather curved like a sphere or saddle.—
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Plaintiffs claimed that Feel Free was marketed as a drink that could induce calmness and relaxation, and was no more habit-forming than caffeine—but that using the product had led many customers to become addicted to it.—
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According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Perry became addicted to ketamine in the weeks leading up to his death, injecting the drug sometimes six to eight times a day.—
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“Hooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooked. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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