as in listens
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 harks
Their joint venture launched March 5, with a lightweight low-runner shape that harks on the core principles of minimalism, something both brands have long championed.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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This is a brand whose clothing is the sartorial equivalent of that person in the room who everyone listens to, despite them never raising their voice.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
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Behind the scenes, Spatial Hearing AI listens to the 3D acoustic environment and maps the soundscape, isolating each source and distinguishing between multiple speakers, so that devices can respond adaptively, guided by the context of their surroundings.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The name harkens back to some of the earliest days of the North American colonies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The adults-only fundraiser will feature dinner and a dance floor that harkens back to the ’70s.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2026
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What is your response to the criticism that this pick hearkens to an era of Florida politics that is long gone?—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Yenson reminds readers that the pope’s choice of name hearkens to Pope Leo XIII, who initiated modern Catholic social teaching and emphasized peace and justice.—
Kalpana Jain,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Harks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harks. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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