HARKING Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

harking

verb

present participle of hark

as in listening

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 harking For years now, womenswear designers have been delivering us long, thin (and often useless) scarves—harking all the way back to early-aughts Chloé and Marc Jacobs days, when boho-chic ruled the runways. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harking

Verb

My favorite ways to enjoy it are with a hot cup of tea or coffee, listening to fall jazz on a loop, and cozying up by the fire with a good book in hand.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
The eulogy led to applause both in the church and among crowds listening outside.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of listening

Verb

Trump has leaned into molding the White House and Greater Washington in his own image, harkening back to his days as a real estate developer in 1970s and 1980s New York.

— Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The garment is a retro style, seemingly harkening back to glamorous garments from the 60s.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026