HARNESSES Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

harnesses

verb

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present tense third-person singular of harness

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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. —

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

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For Love in the Time of Cholera, 1989, for instance, Pau uses early Picture-in-Picture (PiP) technology to frame clips from Zuni’s 1988 October/Decameron stage performance, which then float, rotate, and cascade across the screen.

— Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Upstairs, in the bubble gum-pink Powder Room, Shahniani keeps his drag costumes, made by his favorite dressmaker, Kelsey Swarthout, who uses upcycled Disney sheets in her designs.

— Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026