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

hearkened back (to)

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as in remembered

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

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Despite initially losing consciousness herself as a result of the explosion, Maria still vividly remembered the atrocity when recounting it to the Museum of Civilian Voices.

— Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
It’ll be spoken, typed, searched, hashtagged and, ideally, remembered.

— HubSpot, HubSpot, 31 July 2026

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Ray recalled the criticism that followed the first ceremony, including social media comments describing the awards as a popularity contest.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Kyle Backhus was recalled, interim manager Don Mattingly said, to help the Phillies versus teams that pinch hit often, such as the Yankees and Miami Marlins.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 27 July 2026

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