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.
—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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At the No Kings Street Fest in Palo Alto along El Camino Real, more than 4,000 attendees listened to musical acts and participated in activity stations, said Michael Slind, an organizer with Indivisible Palo Alto Plus.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Blue Devils' radio broadcast of the final seconds of the game has gone viral hours following the finish, with over four million having listened to the Duke commentators have their hearts break in real time.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Guests include those already loyal to the Six Senses brand and Missoni clad fashionistas who have heard about the hideaway’s sizable wellness offerings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alleged damages must be in excess of $5 million to be heard in Texas Business Court, but plaintiffs state the full amount they are owed will be determined at trial.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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The indentations in the squishy mud harkened to a creature that had webbed toes and distinct claws.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kate Middleton harkened back to the 1960s with a vintage coat during a visit to Wales on Tuesday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Harked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harked. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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