HARKING BACK (TO) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

harking back (to)

verb

present participle of hark back (to)

as in remembering

to bring back to mind the new stadium, designed for nostalgic appeal, harks back to the intimate ballparks of yore

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That said, today's edition is dedicated to remembering what summer Saturdays are all about.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Some servers have worked alongside Hug for more than 20 years, remembering customers’ anniversaries, favorite wines, and preferred tables.

— Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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Toyota is recalling more than half a million vehicles due to an issue with the cars' instrument cluster display, which may increase the risk of a crash.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Taylor Farms, the agricultural giant whose lettuce has been linked to the deadly cyclospora outbreak, is recalling several prepared products made with jalapeños amid a salmonella outbreak linked to the peppers.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

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