as in listening
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
upon hearing the offending ringing, the teacher sarcastically cried, "Hark! Could that possibly be a cell phone?"
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Recent Examples of harking
For years now, womenswear designers have been delivering us long, thin (and often useless) scarves—harking all the way back to early-aughts Chloé and Marc Jacobs days, when boho-chic ruled the runways.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harking
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There are multiple players Barca would be very open to listening to offers for.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The next governor should be listening.—
Daniela Flores,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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That, married with orchestra and Mando’s bass recorder, is a sound harkening back to his days as a producer for Childish Gambino (Donald Glover’s musical stage name).—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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The joy of family travel and a beach day create an unforgettable experience, harkening back to the golden era of California and the vibrant pulse of the city.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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“Harking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harking. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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