Synonyms of harnessing

harnessing

verb

present participle of harness

as in using

to put into action or service

huge dams harness the power of water to produce electricity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• using
• utilizing
• exploiting
• applying
• employing
• operating
• exercising
• drawing on
• making use of
• manipulating
• wielding
• handling
• bringing to bear
• working
• directing
• recycling
• running
• reusing
• cannibalizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignoring
• neglecting
• misusing
• misapplying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of harnessing

By harnessing these tools, many clinicians report saving an hour per day on documentation, reducing after-hours work and reclaiming their personal time. — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Before Muse, Meta was mostly harnessing AI to feed contextual content to users and better target and create advertising, which makes up the bulk of the company's revenue stream. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

But the problem will likely spread to every consumer, fueling Democratic efforts to retake control of Congress by harnessing anger over runaway costs and an unpopular overseas conflict. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

The couple are strong on sustainability, harnessing solar power, reusing grey water for the gardens, and lending bicycles for guests to get around on. — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Alexander Isak is scoring goals, Cody Gakpo is assisting them, Bradley Barcola is ready to impact games and Florian Wirtz is harnessing cherry juice. — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Today, as described in a recent analysis in Foreign Affairs, the Houthis are harnessing diversified supply chains and shadowy financial networks while building up domestic production capacity. — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

In doing so, White is better harnessing his talent to become a more complete player. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

But the task of harnessing that potential has barely been met. — Greg Dixon, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026