HARKING Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

harking

verb

present participle of hark

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. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for harking

Verb

In this case really listening meant taking action on behalf of their employees.

— Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Iceland Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir participates at a listening session on a referendum in Reykjavik, Iceland, on August 24, 2026.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of listening

Verb

The name also has some sentimental meaning for Meghan, harkening back to a childhood nickname given to her by her mother Doria.

— Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
The styling had a distinctly ’90s feel, harkening back to the workout bodysuits of yore and the decade’s playful experimentation with color.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026