harkened back (to)

past tense of harken back (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harkened back (to)
Verb
  • The Robinson family was remembered in a joint statement provided to Fox News Digital.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • But the one for which he’ll be most remembered is probably his first impact play in the NFL.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Koutouvides recalled a story about how Gronkowski brought adult toys to training camp in 2011 and discussed them with Aaron Hernandez.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • With the Hagens injury, the B’s recalled the red-hot Mike Eyssimont form Providence.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Harkened back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harkened%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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