Synonyms of harness

harness

verb

as in to use

to put into action or service

huge dams harness the power of water to produce electricity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• use
• utilize
• exploit
• apply
• employ
• operate
• exercise
• make use of
• draw on
• wield
• handle
• manipulate
• bring to bear
• work
• direct
• run
• reuse
• cannibalize
• recycle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• neglect
• misuse
• misapply

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of harness

The drones are part of a suite of uncrewed farm vehicles – linked on a digital dashboard – that Chinese farmers are harnessing to make farming more efficient. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026

For years, scientists have explored how the molecules that waft from our breath or skin might be harnessed to sniff out a laundry list of diseases — Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, certain cancers, the flu and the common cold. — Marta Zaraaska, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026

If the goal is to harness the process powering our nearest star, why does the fuel needs to become so much hotter? — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Central to this transformation is Digital Dubai, a government entity that is increasingly harnessing data to transform how decisions are made, services are delivered, and innovation is accelerated. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026