Synonyms of harnesses

harnesses

verb

present tense third-person singular of harness

as in uses

to put into action or service

huge dams harness the power of water to produce electricity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uses
• utilizes
• applies
• exploits
• employs
• operates
• exercises
• draws on
• wields
• handles
• makes use of
• brings to bear
• manipulates
• works
• directs
• runs
• reuses
• recycles
• cannibalizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• misuses
• misapplies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of harnesses

Taken together, these masterworks mirror Prieto’s own process, which often uses chance as a springboard for composition and which harnesses ephemera — memories, scents, poems, or even architectural fragments — to create new work. — Jill Singer, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026

Compared to older deep ultraviolet lithography, EUV technology harnesses a more powerful source of light with a shorter wavelength to create even smaller features on silicon wafers. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Underneath the surface, the Fashion Studio intuitively harnesses the cumulative power of leading AI models without overwhelming the designer with having to learn a new technology to do the same job. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

That harnesses a network of roughly 200 task forces comprising over 4,000 personnel from federal, state and local agencies. — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

In other words, the CoolShed harnesses the power of natural light to keep your Natural Lights cold. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 July 2026

As an example, how could a small business have successfully participated in Amazon Prime Days without having reliable access to the Internet and a marketing strategy that fully harnesses technology? — Dawn Thilmany, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Created with input from dermatologists and plastic surgeons, the serum also harnesses retinol to smooth fine lines. — 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