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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
Inspirational and innovative, this film instantly harnesses your attention and affection.
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Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
The researchers hope to use these findings to help improve robotic touch – something that harnesses a natural kind of sensitivity in real-world situation, such as excavation and search-and-rescue operations.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
While reading the script, Price also came across the concept of a Dyson sphere, a structure that harnesses power from the sun.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Only about 20% of cancer patients who get immunotherapy — which harnesses a person’s immune system to fight cancer cells — respond to the treatment.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
The song has been 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, 17 Oct. 2025
The system harnesses the energy generated by the PV facades and wind turbines to lift a heavy mass within a shaft during the charging phase.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Laura Dern harnesses her flower power walking the Gabriela Hearst runway — her catwalk debut!
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Instead of horizontal polarization, which your glasses lenses might include to filter out glare, NaturaSynth instead harnesses circular polarization, often used for 3D screens.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
The researchers hope to use these findings to help improve robotic touch – something that harnesses a natural kind of sensitivity in real-world situation, such as excavation and search-and-rescue operations.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
While reading the script, Price also came across the concept of a Dyson sphere, a structure that harnesses power from the sun.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Only about 20% of cancer patients who get immunotherapy — which harnesses a person’s immune system to fight cancer cells — respond to the treatment.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
The song has been 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, 17 Oct. 2025
The system harnesses the energy generated by the PV facades and wind turbines to lift a heavy mass within a shaft during the charging phase.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Laura Dern harnesses her flower power walking the Gabriela Hearst runway — her catwalk debut!
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Instead of horizontal polarization, which your glasses lenses might include to filter out glare, NaturaSynth instead harnesses circular polarization, often used for 3D screens.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harnesses
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Unlike bipedal humanoids, the Onero H1 uses a wheeled base paired with articulated arms, prioritizing stability and dexterity over walking.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Utah is the first state to more formally test how well AI can assess medical situations through a partnership with health-tech startup Doctronic that uses AI to prescribe refills for patients with chronic conditions, Politico reported.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Manufacturing for these units is concentrated at the Jining base, which utilizes proprietary super-drawing lines.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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This clever organizer set utilizes vertical space in your closet with a unique design that can hold leggings, jeans, trousers, scarves, hats, and much more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The mandate also applies to Banner Health’s facilities in California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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All the while, Tony Award winning director David Cromer (The Band’s Visit) exploits audience suspicion.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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And nobody exploits a flaw quite like a cornered Shanahan.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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