harkening back (to)

verb

present participle of harken back (to)
as in remembering
to bring back to mind let's harken back to what we learned last week

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  1. remembering
  2. recalling
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  • Many autistic individuals have a harder time remembering faces and recognizing facial emotions than their neurotypical counterparts.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • This is worth remembering with a deeper look into the EU’s fine top of mind.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of remembering
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  • Ford Motor Company is recalling over 387,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with the seats that could increase the risk of an injury.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • According to Grassley, the FBI’s stated reason for recalling the report was concern that its contents would contradict then-FBI Director Christopher Wray’s congressional testimony.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026
Definition of recalling
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“Harkening back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harkening%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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