HARNESSES Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

harnesses

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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 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 Sagan harnesses his cosmic knowledge and enthusiasm for the search for extraterrestrial life and trains it on a very human story. — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 12 June 2026

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Thankfully, the bathroom lines at Venice intermissions are not too long, as 70 percent of the audience uses the opportunity to duck out and have a smoke.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
It’s powered by a lithium-ion battery and uses two drive motors and a pair of bulldozer-style treads to navigate the floor, walls, and waterline of your pool.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

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Tresnjak’s production, which utilizes the 1956 adaptation by Maurice Valency, centers on the small town of Güllen, which is facing financial ruin.

— Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Metz’s essay observes how The Bear utilizes the similar techniques as previous Golden Age of Television series (like The Sopranos and Game of Thrones) to exaggerate small-scale conflict to melodramatic proportions.

— Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

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This also applies to a free-agent acquisition like free-agent winger Vladimir Tarasenko, who (incredibly) remains a free agent at this time.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Judge Louis will consider whether the treaty applies to the case and determine if the evidence establishes probable cause.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

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At each turn, a heartbreaking picture comes into sharper focus, underscoring Ricki’s destructive appetite that exploits Rita’s deepest needs and fears under the guise of friendship and no-judgement sisterhood.

— Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
One method exploits the weaknesses of a game’s random number generator (RNG) to obtain specific Pokémon; it’s appropriately known as RNG manipulation.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026

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