Synonyms of harnessed

harnessed

verb

past tense of harness

as in used

to put into action or service

huge dams harness the power of water to produce electricity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• used
• utilized
• applied
• exploited
• employed
• operated
• exercised
• wielded
• brought to bear
• made use of
• manipulated
• drew on
• handled
• directed
• worked
• recycled
• reused
• ran
• cannibalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• misused
• misapplied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of harnessed

Stephanie Leshney, founder of Dabble & Dollop, harnessed her more than two decades in the natural ingredient industry to create her line of minimal ingredients, especially bath bombs. — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 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

Properly harnessed, these mineral deposits would do wonders to boost economic growth. — Eghosa E. Osaghae, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026

Based in London and Liverpool, the doc studio has harnessed YouTube and digital distribution, as well as working with traditional broadcasters. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

Long before solar farms and nuclear reactors joined the American grid, engineers harnessed rivers to generate vital electricity for rapidly expanding cities, farms, and industries. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

The red planet doesn’t care to journey through this Water sign — given its introspective and emotional nature — but that doesn’t mean it can’t be harnessed correctly. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

However, his focus is on ensuring that culture is not only seen as an asset to be harnessed but also as a liability to be respected. — Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

If harnessed, energy from nuclear fusion could produce an almost infinite source of power that emits no greenhouse gases, its supporters say. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026