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

hooking up (with)

verb

present participle of hook up (with)

as in latching (on or onto)

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During this past weekend’s practice, the 6-foot-4, 215-pound receiver again worked inside with the strength staff to begin practice instead of taking reps with the wideouts.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Consumers are being more proactive than ever and taking their health into their own hands.

— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

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