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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Concerns should be raised honestly, and employees should cooperate in good faith, remembering that the new manager was hired for their experience and knowledge that the organization desires.

— Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Juliette later makes a stop to see Shirley, who is still being unreasonably pouty about her amnesiac friend not remembering her — and is, again, curtly dismissive of Juliette’s search for Lukas.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026

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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

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