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Recent Examples of harnesses
Created with input from dermatologists and plastic surgeons, the serum also harnesses retinol to smooth fine lines.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Particularly effective as a complement to other treatments or following a transplant, PRP harnesses the body’s own regenerative power.
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Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Sagan harnesses his cosmic knowledge and enthusiasm for the search for extraterrestrial life and trains it on a very human story.
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Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
The tote harnesses one of 2026’s trendiest materials — raffia — and pairs it with the kind of full-grain leather that even smells the way leather should.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Advertisement Huang decided to try using OpenEvolve, an open-source tool which harnesses LLMs such as Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude, to optimize the algorithms in a process analogous to natural selection.
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Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
The yacht is also equipped with an advanced energy ecosystem that harnesses power from wind and water.
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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.
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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.
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Lori V. Vaughan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Particularly effective as a complement to other treatments or following a transplant, PRP harnesses the body’s own regenerative power.
—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Sagan harnesses his cosmic knowledge and enthusiasm for the search for extraterrestrial life and trains it on a very human story.
—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
The tote harnesses one of 2026’s trendiest materials — raffia — and pairs it with the kind of full-grain leather that even smells the way leather should.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Advertisement Huang decided to try using OpenEvolve, an open-source tool which harnesses LLMs such as Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude, to optimize the algorithms in a process analogous to natural selection.
—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harnesses
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This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.
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Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly.
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The company utilizes a development approach that structures projects specifically to limit the initial capital exposure and execution risks faced by its partners.
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This particular piece utilizes the material on a silhouette that’s been synonymous with disco culture since time immemorial.
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Lee is also getting in on the Prime Day fun with 35% off select items for Lee rewards members (the discount applies automatically in your cart when signed in) and 20% off for non-members with promo code TAKE25.
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The same applies to outdoor essentials like sprinkler systems, hoses, string lights, and yard decor.
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This configuration exploits the boundary layer of air flowing over the airframe to increase efficiency.
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The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
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“Harnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harnesses. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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