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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  1. remembering
  2. recalling
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  • Isabel’s journey is one of awakening and remembering the past, seeing it and hearing it.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps the most difficult part would be remembering to remove the propane burner and re-seat after folding/unfolding.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of remembering
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  • But Moores would express misery in recalling ballpark-construction hassles and MLB politics that frustrated his advocacy of small-market clubs and game-day affordability.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His experiences and observations informed his 2009 memoir, Of Kings and Queens and Movie Stars, a collection of stories recalling encounters with the likes of Cary Grant, Steve McQueen and Omar Sharif.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of recalling
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“Harking back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harking%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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