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

harks back (to)

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present tense third-person singular of hark back (to)

as in remembers

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

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In contrast, Karmy-Jones said Brand remembers very little of the women and manipulated his account after reading the prosecution’s case.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
Abbott remembers being assigned East of Eden during high school, where many readers first discover the great American writer’s work.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

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In the opening pages of his book, How to Save the Media, McKenzie recalls drinking whiskey at the Chelsea Hotel alongside former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown, who now publishes the popular Fresh Hell newsletter on Substack.

— Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
Sharon Horgan recalls writing the Youth ending and how a UTI saved it.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026

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