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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 harnesses
As the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches have continued to adapt and evolve alongside design, tech and cultural sensibilities, the introduction of the Tag Heuer Solargraph movement last year — which harnesses light as an energy source — marked a new chapter in the collection’s history.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
The yacht is also equipped with an advanced energy ecosystem that harnesses power from wind and water.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The song was 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, 27 Mar. 2026
The Business Law Section of the Florida Bar through its Financial Literacy Task Force has launched a new initiative — Senior$mart$ — which harnesses the knowledge of volunteer attorneys and judges to arm our senior population with the tools to secure their finances.
—Lori V. Vaughan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
In ‘Leviticus,’ Adrian Chiarella harnesses horror’s visceral power to confront homophobia with intelligence and imaginative flair, transforming a story of young love under siege into a gripping, urgent debut.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
The actor harnesses raw physicality, steely nerve and unshakable honor to portray an energizing guy taking on an empire.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The Skechers Aero Razor harnesses the explosive benefits of superfoam while maintaining a sensitive, stable ride.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 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
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
The yacht is also equipped with an advanced energy ecosystem that harnesses power from wind and water.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The song was 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, 27 Mar. 2026
The Business Law Section of the Florida Bar through its Financial Literacy Task Force has launched a new initiative — Senior$mart$ — which harnesses the knowledge of volunteer attorneys and judges to arm our senior population with the tools to secure their finances.
—Lori V. Vaughan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
In ‘Leviticus,’ Adrian Chiarella harnesses horror’s visceral power to confront homophobia with intelligence and imaginative flair, transforming a story of young love under siege into a gripping, urgent debut.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
The actor harnesses raw physicality, steely nerve and unshakable honor to portray an energizing guy taking on an empire.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The Skechers Aero Razor harnesses the explosive benefits of superfoam while maintaining a sensitive, stable ride.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harnesses
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Under the terms of the compromise, companies could provide rewards when a customer actively uses stablecoin.—
Bloomberg,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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This approach usually uses estrogen alone or in combination with progesterone to stabilize hormone levels and reduce symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Curtailing job search Shayde Fischer, who just earned an MBA in marketing from Strayer University, is eager to find a job that utilizes her new degree.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The design from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory utilizes an intermediate solvation structure where sodium ions are less tightly bound to solvent molecules.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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The ruling only applies to two companies and Washington state, but the decision could prompt more legal challenges.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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This article was generated by the CA Earthquake Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Lockwood exploits that conundrum, and even takes part in it.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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If anything looks off, a professional inspection is a smart investment — far cheaper than an emergency roof repair after a storm exploits an existing weak spot.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Harnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harnesses. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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