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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harking back (to)
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Among the recommendations to prevent bear interactions, according to the CDFW, includes securing crawl spaces, installing electric mats, removing bird feeders from your yard, and remembering to clean your barbecue grills.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Warriors coach Steve Kerr began his pregame press conference by remembering the rock and roll icon.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Simmons laughs when recalling the experience.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gwyneth Paltrow is recalling a time when she was fired from a film amid her split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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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 16 Jan. 2026.
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