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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On Wednesday, police in Seattle used pepper spray to clear out protesters, and officers in Denver used smoke and pepper balls to control a crowd.—
Krysta Fauria,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Could breeze through the low-minors using just his fastball, but secondary stuff needs work to reach his potential, and focus on development of those pitches will likely slow down his development and lead to more mixed results in some outings.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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This is another area in which the general manager is attempting to utilize restraint.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Command Center also utilizes predictive analytics to help hospitals plan for the future.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 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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Becker and colleagues employed a Pavlov-like research design to figure out whether people can decouple the sensation of pain from the experience of that pain.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Instead, Lloyd employed a bare stage and an ensemble of actors dressed all in black.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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“Harness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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