HEARKENING Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

hearkening

verb

variants or harkening

present participle of hearken

as in listening

to pay attention especially through the act of hearing hearken! I hear the distant beat of the hooves of many horses

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Overnight in-ear audio is possible, but hearing experts flag both volume and listening duration as long-term risks.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Everyone is encouraged to use their voice, Punsalan says, and the prioritization of tasks begins by listening to employees.

— Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

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