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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearkens
Verb
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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns listens to the national anthem before an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Huntington Bank Field on August 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Green flags often show up as small but meaningful behaviors, such as someone who listens actively, communicates clearly, respects boundaries or displays empathy and emotional availability.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cracker Barrel’s decor harkens back to a time of family restaurants with bric-a-brac covering the walls.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The actress’ attire, slinky and skin-forward, harkens back to the sensual stylings of the femme fatale.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Hearkens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearkens. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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