as in to use
to put into action or service
huge dams harness the power of water to produce electricity
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Recent Examples of harness
Most Popular Valdez harnessed impeccable command of his two-seam fastball.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 May 2025
At the same time, there’s a huge opportunity for companies who harness AI first.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 May 2025
King Shrewd secretly trains young Fitz as an assassin, harnessing his ancestral magic.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 May 2025
However, harnessing healthy habits for longevity is also a performance strategy.
—Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 May 2025
At the same time, there’s a huge opportunity for companies who harness AI first.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 May 2025
King Shrewd secretly trains young Fitz as an assassin, harnessing his ancestral magic.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 May 2025
However, harnessing healthy habits for longevity is also a performance strategy.
—Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harness
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The initiative draws water from the L.A. River in downtown L.A., cleans it and uses it to irrigate Los Angeles State Historic Park.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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In 2024, Summers performed an Off-Broadway show about his life titled The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers, which used Double Dare to tell his life story.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Treatments include massages utilizing a mixture of orange, clove, ginger and seaweed, or emulating the movements of the sea to relieve muscular tension; a seaweed leaf wrap to soften and nourish the skin and skin renewal facials.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Rather than matching in this instance, consider plant growth forms and whether the potential shade generated can be utilized.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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Whether climate denial, corporate lobbying or inequitable wealth distribution, our systems often reward those who can exploit the system without regard for their impact on long-term system health.—
Maureen Metcalf,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Only in these areas will humanitarian aid be provided—by an American company under direct Israeli security arrangements—to avoid previous distribution arrangements that were exploited by Hamas.—
Assaf Orion,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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If the individual is a non-resident, non-citizen of the U.S., the federal estate tax applies only to assets situated or deemed to be situated within the U.S. (for example, U.S. real property or stock in a U.S. corporation).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The reports indicate 20 people have applied with the city for up to $7,000 in emergency rental assistance for new apartments, and 16 have met the eligibility requirements.—
Michael L. Hyman,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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According to data from the end of 2024, Stellantis currently employs approximately 34,000 people in Michigan, 75,000 nationwide and more than 248,000 globally.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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China has been employing its navy to further expand its military reach and presence, challenging America's naval dominance in the Pacific Ocean.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Harness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harness. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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