harked back (to)

past tense of hark back (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harked back (to)
Verb
  • Former Trustee Edward Lopez remembered Pendleton as polished, exceedingly smart and always thoughtful of other people’s points of view.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Forever remembered and loved In the crowded police conference room, love for Rylo filled the air.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Return recalled shrimp to the store for a full refund of throw them in the trash.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Porté recalled at the press conference that the project began with Dolera, whose early commitment allowed development to move forward.
    Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Harked back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harked%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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