HARNESS Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

harness

verb

Definition of harness

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 This strategic shift is vital for harnessing AI's potential for a better future. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Howard Kendall, Jupp Heynckes and Marcelo Bielsa are among those who have previously harnessed Athletic’s local talent and adapted to the club’s philosophy to leave lasting legacies at San Mames. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 But his ambitions go well beyond dogs — and pets — with Gamgee’s website promising the company will harness AI and genetics to develop personalized treatments for a range of diseases and species, including humans. — Robert Hart, The Verge, 12 Aug. 2026 Properly harnessed, these mineral deposits would do wonders to boost economic growth. — Eghosa E. Osaghae, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harness

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The Triglav Lodge, Slovenia’s highest-altitude guest hut at an elevation of 2,515 meters (8,251 feet), is using paper plates this summer to save water on dishes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Ukraine has been relatively successful at intercepting the massive numbers of drones that Russia uses in its large-scale attacks.

— Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of use

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Last year, Maye was one of the league's most efficient passers and utilized his legs well, albeit against a weak schedule.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Treatments utilizing mRNA technologies are being used in trials for other forms of cancer, including that of the bladder, kidney, lungs, stomach and pancreas, according to Tarhini.

— Sony Salzman, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of utilize

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The film follows an 11-year-old boy who exploits his brother’s tragic death to fight his father and his community, until his lies expose the hypocrisy and corruption beneath a seemingly moral society.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Hockey players in the NHL are too good at probing their opponents for weakness and ruthlessly exploiting it.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of exploit

Verb

Even if a job listing is not a scam, a company may post a role while planning to hire internally or recruiting someone already employed elsewhere.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Nearly a decade later, the populist movement has become strong, emboldened to employ an increasingly aggressive narrative towards the immigrant community in the region, especially Muslims.

— Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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