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Recent Examples of harnesses
Alubri has exclusive rights to the technology in vaginal care, and will soon introduce a vaginal cleanser, which also harnesses the patented system.
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
The number one also means the opportunity to foster a self-sufficient lifestyle that harnesses your unique and inventive sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Inspirational and innovative, this film instantly harnesses your attention and affection.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
The researchers hope to use these findings to help improve robotic touch – something that harnesses a natural kind of sensitivity in real-world situation, such as excavation and search-and-rescue operations.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
While reading the script, Price also came across the concept of a Dyson sphere, a structure that harnesses power from the sun.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Only about 20% of cancer patients who get immunotherapy — which harnesses a person’s immune system to fight cancer cells — respond to the treatment.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
The song has been released in partnership with advocacy group GLAAD to celebrate Spirit Day, an annual initiative that harnesses influential voices to stand against the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth and families.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
The system harnesses the energy generated by the PV facades and wind turbines to lift a heavy mass within a shaft during the charging phase.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
The number one also means the opportunity to foster a self-sufficient lifestyle that harnesses your unique and inventive sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Inspirational and innovative, this film instantly harnesses your attention and affection.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
The researchers hope to use these findings to help improve robotic touch – something that harnesses a natural kind of sensitivity in real-world situation, such as excavation and search-and-rescue operations.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
While reading the script, Price also came across the concept of a Dyson sphere, a structure that harnesses power from the sun.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Only about 20% of cancer patients who get immunotherapy — which harnesses a person’s immune system to fight cancer cells — respond to the treatment.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
The song has been released in partnership with advocacy group GLAAD to celebrate Spirit Day, an annual initiative that harnesses influential voices to stand against the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth and families.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
The system harnesses the energy generated by the PV facades and wind turbines to lift a heavy mass within a shaft during the charging phase.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harnesses
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The video, which has been posted on Instagram and TikTok and viewed thousands of times, shows a man either dead or dying from gunshot wounds as a Richmond detective uses a blunt object to smash in the driver’s side of his own vehicle and open the door.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Johnnie Ray Salisbury, now 71, was linked to the case by forensic genealogy — a science that uses DNA from a family tree to narrow down a suspect.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Manufacturing for these units is concentrated at the Jining base, which utilizes proprietary super-drawing lines.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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This clever organizer set utilizes vertical space in your closet with a unique design that can hold leggings, jeans, trousers, scarves, hats, and much more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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The designation only applies to the sign, not the attached building, which houses Americana Pizza.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ideal model securely streams biometric data into clinical systems, applies advanced analytics within provider workflows and translates insights into coordinated care delivery across pharmacies, community services and home support.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Much as a private security company exploits rising risks to increase the cost of its services, Washington exploits European vulnerability and enjoys the attendant escalation of tension between Russia and its European allies.—
Ivan Krastev,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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While the American military base RDA relentlessly exploits Pandora, Sully and his family seek refuge with the reef-dwelling, aquatic clan of Metkayina.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Harnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harnesses. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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