harkening back (to)

verb

present participle of harken back (to)
as in remembering
to bring back to mind let's harken back to what we learned last week

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  1. remembering
  2. recalling
Verb
  • Trouble remembering what the tubes in my nostrils and stomach are for.
    — Lawrence Joseph, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The service Warm and efficient, offering to show you around the historic corners of the hotel, remembering coffee orders at breakfast, and recommending dishes on the menu as if cooking supper in their own home.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of remembering
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  • Mitsubishi is recalling more than 67,000 vehicles, citing an issue with the rearview camera image.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Memory is crucial for effective leadership, as the role often demands absorbing information rapidly and recalling the right details at critical moments.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of recalling
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“Harkening back (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harkening%20back%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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