hooked on

phrase

1
: addicted to (a drug)
He got hooked on drugs at an early age.
2
: very interested and enthusiastic about (something)
He's hooked on skiing.
She got hooked on the show after watching one episode.

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Many tourists are drawn to the city because they're hooked on the lifestyle Sheridan embraces in his storytelling. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 The infants in the ward were either hooked on oxygen equipment or in incubators at the time, Health Minister Mustafa Kamal told Geo News, per the broadcaster. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Nothing will get someone hooked on motorsports faster than attending a race. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Youri Tielemans and Santos, United’s new midfield partnership, were hooked on 67 minutes, showing the extent to which Hull had stifled them. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hooked on

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“Hooked on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hooked%20on. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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