as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
young people would do well to read this wise and witty book and harken to its message
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Recent Examples of harken
The new logo is based on the company's signature colors, gold and brown, and harkens back to its original barrel shape and word mark, the release said.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Expansive pastures with grazing horses harken to a time gone by.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
The term predates automobiles entirely, harkening back to the Wild West when the passenger sitting next to a stagecoach driver would carry a very literal shotgun.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
The mash bill harkens back to a typically high rye and no corn, robust Monongahela style.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Expansive pastures with grazing horses harken to a time gone by.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
The term predates automobiles entirely, harkening back to the Wild West when the passenger sitting next to a stagecoach driver would carry a very literal shotgun.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
The mash bill harkens back to a typically high rye and no corn, robust Monongahela style.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harken
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Embrace the diversity of opinions and be prepared to listen and act on them with agility.—
Harini Gokul,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As always, listen to your body and modify the exercises as necessary.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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Expect to continue hearing rumors about Hill as the season moves forward.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Over three decades, the community has witnessed the Chens’ children growing up—attending their sports games, hearing them practice piano in the restaurant, and blurring the line between customer and friend.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Harken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harken. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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