harnesses

present tense third-person singular of harness

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Recent Examples of harnesses 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 Then, restore your glow and hydration with a facial by BIOEFFECT, a renowned Icelandic skincare brand that harnesses the power of biotechnology and pure Icelandic water. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The studio’s lattice-brick design also harnesses airflow and shade to withstand central Vietnam’s unforgiving climate. Faye Bradley, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025 The general, who served as Shagan's commanding officer in Belize, harnesses the soldier's anger and utilizes it for his own purposes by helping to fund and organize the kidnapping and blackmail plots executed by Shagan. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Meerkat harnesses high-quality data and advanced modeling techniques to deliver comprehensive vulnerability assessments customized to each unique facility. IEEE Spectrum, 23 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harnesses
Verb
  • This particular system uses an underground connecting cable between two passenger cabins.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Mollick uses one set of models for coding, and another for editorial help—common among power users.
    Tharin Pillay, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The pair comes in unisex sizing and utilizes a unique lattice-style construction which allows for high levels of breathability while maintaining comfort and structure.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • On the comfort front, Artistic Milliners’ Lounge Edit utilizes new fibers and weaving techniques to create fabrics that are soft and drape beautifully.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trump cannot pardon himself in the hush money case because presidential clemency power only applies to federal cases.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The law applies to approximately 4,000 restaurants in New York City that are part of chains with 15 or more locations nationwide.
    Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The film follows Caiden (Smith), a hapless fitness enthusiast who moves to Los Angeles dreaming of becoming a trainer, only to be diverted by Randy (Krumholtz), an opportunistic Hollywood Boulevard grifter who exploits his likeness to the world’s most famous superhero.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Malware often exploits vulnerabilities in outdated systems, so regularly updating your operating system, antivirus and productivity tools adds another layer of protection against future attacks.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The film employs police bodycam footage from the aftermath of the altercation between Lorincz, who is White, and Owens, who was Black.
    Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Emaar has invested $4 billion in Marassi North Coast, which employs around 20,000 people on-site and has already welcomed around four million tourists since April this year, says Alabbar.
    Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Harnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harnesses. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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