HOOK UP (WITH) Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

hook up (with)

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Definition of hook up (with)

as in to take

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In January, Manchester City’s signings of Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi, the best players at Bournemouth and Crystal Palace respectively, took the 2025-26 tally to 13.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The animals are safe, but their home took a direct hit that left parts of the zoo unrecognizable.

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