harkened back (to)

past tense of harken back (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harkened back (to)
Verb
  • Gaston remembered being on Long Island for the chain’s first-ever special promotion, 1984’s Lobsterfest.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Allen is also remembered for tripping opponents three times in a calendar year, all of them caught on tape.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Furnari recalled that some of the song’s early music and lyrics came together quickly, but writing words that could do justice to their experience was another matter.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The team recalled forward Sam Lafferty and defenseman Alexander Petrovic after placing Barkov on LTIR.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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