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Recent Examples of harnesses
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
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
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 May 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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Physicist Qimiao Si and his collaborators have proposed a method that uses quantum light to retrieve entanglement from quantum materials.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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There are many types of salts with differing textures, flavors and uses in cooking.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Turning long-form magazine articles into an audio format utilizes its existing company assets and expertise and offers an expanding menu of services for its premium subscribers, with the expectation that more consumers will become paying customers as the value proposition grows.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In addition, the home features a dedicated office space, as well as a bonus room which the famous couple utilizes as a playroom for their two children.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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The same applies during perimenopause, when cycle length and hormonal patterns become less predictable.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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This offer applies to products under warranty and even some past the warranty period (which varies by product).—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The addition was a prompt injection, a form of AI attack that exploits an LLM’s inability to distinguish between legitimate user prompts and those from unauthorized, potentially malicious third parties.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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“Harnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harnesses. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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