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

hearken back (to)

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Definition of hearken back (to)

as in to remember

to bring back to mind an elderly man who liked to hearken back to "the good old days"

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An omission requires the clinician to remember exactly what was said and then notice what is missing from the note.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Just about every player who played for the Canucks last season, and remember Vancouver finished in 32nd place in the NHL by 14 points, would’ve thoroughly dominated in that sort of environment.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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Any costs or savings to administer recall elections would be dependent on which office was being recalled.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
If an official is recalled, the office would be declared vacant in the manner provided by law for filling that vacancy.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

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