HOOKED UP Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

hooked up

verb

past tense of hook up

as in associated

to come or be together as friends former classmates who hooked up and started a business together

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Recent Examples of hooked up Madix admits to inquiring about who was still together and who had hooked up after leaving the show—and being surprised by the answers to those questions. — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026 Star was placed on a tiny stretcher, with tubes hooked up to her wrist and nose. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 After Vinson hooked up with senior receiver Michael Bunch for a 28-yard TD strike early in the first quarter, the Blue Devils allowed 26 consecutive points to fall behind 33-7. — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 Greer remains in critical condition in a coma, hooked up to a ventilator and feeding tube that are keeping her alive. — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Gilman had been moved from a prison to a civilian hospital, where he was hooked up to a feeding tube and handcuffed to a bed. — CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Lebson said he has been moved from a prison to a civilian hospital, where he is hooked up to a feeding tube and handcuffed to a bed. — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Hundreds more are in earlier development stages, queuing up to be allowed to be hooked up to the grid. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026 For decades, there was a race to get classrooms hooked up to the latest educational technology. — Janice Mak, Fortune, 31 July 2026

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Niutech claims its process can accept low-value plastic waste without requiring the complex washing, sorting and drying processes commonly associated with recycling.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Gothenburg is particularly associated with seafood, thanks to its location on the North Sea-facing west coast, while its restaurant scene ranges from traditional fish restaurants to contemporary Nordic dining.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of associated

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Remote club-to-club conversations had proved fruitless, so senior figures travelled by Eurostar to Lille and an initial €60m deal was struck on Monday.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Many of them then traveled to our city for the civil ceremony and reception.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of traveled

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Imagine this chain as a string of tiny beads connected together.

— K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
In Washington Park, the original report that 10 people had been shot in the attack grew to 15 over the course of Sunday morning, as authorities connected the incident to people who had self-transported for medical treatment.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of connected

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Their hero product is their Booster Powder which can be mixed with their Protein Capsule Hair Repair Mask for that extra boost of hydration.

— Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026
Japan never threatened after that, struggling as Martina mixed in fastballs and curveballs to oohs and ahs from the nearly 22,000 fans who packed the bleachers and steep hill overlooking the outfield.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixed

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Both Mecca and BelléJolie bonded over feeling emotionally prepared for a serious commitment and raising their future children in a loving household.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
The pair long bonded over their love for music, sharing the stage during multiple high-profile performances including the 61st Grammy Awards in 2019 and Cyrus’ 2022 New Year’s Eve Party special on NBC.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bonded

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With nine homers in a single game, the Cubs joined the 2025 Yankees, who did it twice, in a tie for the second-most homers in a single game.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
By 2012, Will Beedle — who joined the company in 2006 as menswear director — was promoted to chief creative director, before stepping down in 2021.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of joined

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Junior quarterback Aaron McCormack, who is the coach’s son and ran for a touchdown and threw a touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Justin Slaven, is among the teammates who quickly came to appreciate Harris’ talents.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The business advocacy group that ran the campaign also denied that AI was used.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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