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

Officially introduced in 2000, the Chronomètre à Résonance was the world’s first wristwatch to harness the phenomenon of resonance. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

That harnesses a network of roughly 200 task forces comprising over 4,000 personnel from federal, state and local agencies. — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

The Chronomètre à Résonance was the world’s first wristwatch to harness the phenomenon of resonance. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026

But in May, the Psyche spacecraft caught an unusual glimpse of Mars while performing a maneuver to harness the planet's gravity and send it whizzing beyond the planet toward the main asteroid belt. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 21 July 2026