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 Chief Data and Analytics Office harnesses extensive datasets to improve customer insights and in-vehicle experiences, making data science a cornerstone of our growth strategy.
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The future of healthcare depends on our ability to harness technology while protecting patient rights and maintaining trust.
—Vinodhini Ravikumar, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Angel City’s had too many games end like that, but Friday night will be a different level of hurt, one a new coach can harness to better the young core.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Sarah McKenzie, through her paintings, and Ann Kaye, through her drawings, understand and harness it to great effect.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The future of healthcare depends on our ability to harness technology while protecting patient rights and maintaining trust.
—Vinodhini Ravikumar, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Angel City’s had too many games end like that, but Friday night will be a different level of hurt, one a new coach can harness to better the young core.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Sarah McKenzie, through her paintings, and Ann Kaye, through her drawings, understand and harness it to great effect.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harness
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The company uses green chemicals and operates at room temperature to reduce energy consumption and the need to pre-wash materials.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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While rain ponchos stayed tucked away, the real stars of the show were hand fans — used more as percussion instruments than for cooling off.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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The pair didn’t always agree on how Reese should be utilized on the floor.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
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But Alex Turcotte was reduced to part-time status and was pulled out of the lineup in favor of Trevor Lewis at a time when Turcotte’s younger legs could have been utilized.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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By exploiting Bitcoin arbitrage opportunities, such as price differences between Japan and the U.S., Alameda generated daily profits up to $1 million.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Airlines are making a ridiculous amount of money by selling you the promise of avoiding a middle seat or exploiting your separation anxiety or your claustrophobia.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The $30 cost includes all fees, but not taxes as applicable according to city, state and venue and applies to amphitheater shows throughout the U.S. and Canada.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The liquid, applied with a brush, works best for full nail coverage, especially on larger nailbeds.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
14 May 2025
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Boards that print just enough to avoid litigation but not enough to foster trust employ the same playbook.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The Pine Bluff Arsenal, which sits on 3,500 acres near White Hall, employs about 550 civilians .—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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“Harness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harness. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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