HEARKENED (TO) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

hearkened (to)

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Another teacher heard Williams calling for help, and rushed in to help.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Over 21 days of testimony, jurors heard how Clancy’s mental health had collapsed after Callan’s birth.

— Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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