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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 hope is that Kopech can harness his command and slide into late-inning appearances as the final month of the regular season progresses.
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Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Notably, Modern Legal has adeptly harnessed digital platforms to educate and connect with a wider audience.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Humans are uniquely adapted to and dependent on fire, having evolved both biologically and culturally to harness its power for survival.
—Peter Brannen, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Albert will take on a new role leading our investments in creating new tools for our creative partners that harness the power of AI.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
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Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Notably, Modern Legal has adeptly harnessed digital platforms to educate and connect with a wider audience.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Humans are uniquely adapted to and dependent on fire, having evolved both biologically and culturally to harness its power for survival.
—Peter Brannen, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Albert will take on a new role leading our investments in creating new tools for our creative partners that harness the power of AI.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for harness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harness
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Russian media reports suggested that Putin stopped using the residence from 2024 amid intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wash dirty hands before using a touchscreen or laptop keyboard.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Firefighters on the ground continued to reinforce lines previously built over the past week, utilizing strategic firing to fill in unburned areas from Fence Meadow Lookout to Nutmeg Saddle.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ohio State will have to find a way to spy Navarro and also mix some complicated coverages in the secondary, but also utilize the defensive line to keep Navarro in the pocket when passing plays break down.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unlike earlier tanks with thicker armor and larger guns, the Type 100 employs active defense interceptors, photoelectric sensors, and remote weapon stations to counter threats from modern anti-tank missiles and drones, which often exploit vulnerabilities on the top of armored vehicles.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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So why wouldn’t AI systems, trained to maximize engagement, exploit those same buttons?—
Avital Pardo,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The legislation will limit repayment options and cap borrowing limits for graduate students, including eliminating Graduate PLUS loans, forcing more students to apply for private loans or reconsider their education options.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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While mopping, its spinning pads apply 12 Newtons of downward pressure and spin at up to 200 rotations per minute (RPM).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The plant was projected to employ up to 8,500 people when complete.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Jayhawks had decided, coach Lance Leipold said postgame, to run out the clock rather than trying to score in the final minute — a sharp departure from the aggressive play-calling KU had employed in the first quarter.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Harness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harness. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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