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

hearkening back (to)

verb

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as in remembering

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

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Star City earns its FAM bonafides by remembering that gigantic expressions of yearning and gumption are what this franchise does best.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Many Grapevine residents and other North Texans are now remembering Funk for her remarkable accomplishments.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

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While some analysts warn of an existential threat, others argue VW remains profitable, recalling past crises where drastic structural changes were avoided.

— Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 100,000 vehicles related to two separate issues, according to a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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