as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
upon hearing the offending ringing, the teacher sarcastically cried, "Hark! Could that possibly be a cell phone?"
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Recent Examples of harked
Saturday’s performance and his comment to Adams harked to the 2021 season, and a divisional-round victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, when Stafford put together a winning drive in 42 seconds.
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Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Leonard’s spring 2026 effort was a tribute to California, full of pastel brights, vivid motifs and vintage silhouettes that harked to the ‘70s.
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Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
15 Dec. 2025
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Leonard’s spring 2026 effort was a tribute to California, full of pastel brights, vivid motifs and vintage silhouettes that harked to the ‘70s.
—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harked
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Republican leaders have not listened.
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In casting sessions that included showrunners, writers, studio reps and network execs, the voice everyone listened to the most was Jimmy’s.
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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The proposal, which will be heard at Monday's city council meeting, is estimated by the city to cost between $15,000 and $25,000, primarily because of the cost of materials needed to suspend it at the new location.
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The custom look from AWGE (fellow performer A$AP Rocky’s label) harkened back to the grunge era, pairing ripped denim with a crop top, accentuated by a flannel button-down wrapped around her waist.
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Moise harkened it to 2010, when at least nine candidates were vying to succeed Meek in Congress.
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“Harked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harked. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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