as in to use
to put into action or service
huge dams harness the power of water to produce electricity
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Recent Examples of harness
The long view is important to get right, and one thing is clear – to be around for the long term, the considerable ROI from shorts must be harnessed in the short term.
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Paul Pastor, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
The next step in his development will be to polish his route steps to better harness his athletic traits.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
While the average user might apply it lazily and achieve a decent result, a thoughtful and creative individual can harness its full potential to produce exceptional results.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The massage and head therapy harnesses the power of seaweed to nourish and revive.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for harness
Paul Pastor, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
The next step in his development will be to polish his route steps to better harness his athletic traits.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
While the average user might apply it lazily and achieve a decent result, a thoughtful and creative individual can harness its full potential to produce exceptional results.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The massage and head therapy harnesses the power of seaweed to nourish and revive.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for harness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harness
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Mangione handed arriving officers a fake New Jersey ID that was used at the New York City hostel days earlier and was subsequently arrested.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Start today and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $67 (+taxes and fees) through May 13, 2025.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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The secret is that Costco utilizes only roasted almonds to yield a rich, somewhat sweet spread without any additives, including salt, sugar, or oils.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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Green is a versatile player out of Marshall, and Gannon could utilize his speed and power to disrupt the pocket. 17.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Diamondbacks stole five bases in four innings, exploiting Cabrera’s deliberate delivery to the plate.—
Isaac Azout,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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At Coachella, defaults are rare, but the $4 million fee haul shows promoters profit handsomely, raising ethical questions about exploiting fans’ FOMO.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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If an institution like Harvard cannot resist tyranny when applied to it, then who can? KARL (voice-over): The Ivy League University refuses Trump's latest demands, putting billions in federal funding on the line.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
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The company created huge plants in America employing thousands and pushing the envelope for the home team in the EV space.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Harford County Council appointed Alison Imhoff to represent District B Tuesday night, filling the vacancy left by former Councilman Aaron Penman after a judge ruled earlier this year that Penman could not serve as a council member and also be employed by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Harness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harness. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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