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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 harness
Both political parties have tested the line in trying to harness the power of the pulpit, with many Republicans wooing evangelical leaders while Democrats often try to curry favor with Black churches.
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Tiffany Li, ABC News, 15 July 2025
An Icelandic firm proposed a project that redirects and harnesses the volcanic material with various cooling methods to create whole cities.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
The pair sought to build and harness a population of people passionate about health and nourishment and zealous about respecting and caring for the land.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Our solution is designed to affordably reach a distance that is closer to the Sun than the traditional L1 point, and to operate there reliably for more than a decade by harnessing an abundant and reliable resource – sunlight.
—Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
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Tiffany Li, ABC News, 15 July 2025
An Icelandic firm proposed a project that redirects and harnesses the volcanic material with various cooling methods to create whole cities.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
The pair sought to build and harness a population of people passionate about health and nourishment and zealous about respecting and caring for the land.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Our solution is designed to affordably reach a distance that is closer to the Sun than the traditional L1 point, and to operate there reliably for more than a decade by harnessing an abundant and reliable resource – sunlight.
—Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harness
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The participants didn’t use snorkels or fins but instead held their breath while diving deep into the ocean, often off La Jolla.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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How will Nashville's geology impact construction of the Music City Loop? To cut through the limestone and hard rock beneath Nashville, The Boring Company will use Prufrock tunnel boring machines (TBMs), which rely on rotating disc cutters and high thrust to excavate solid formations.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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One key finding from the report is the rise of sustainability and circular manufacturing models, by utilizing robotic spraying, 3D printing and compostable materials.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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But McDaniels kept utilizing big formations even when Hooper was out, which suggests the Patriots will likely lean on a lot of 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends) this season.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Lunn promised to provide low-cost necessities—groceries, coal, and ice for the pre-electric era iceboxes—by starting city-run businesses to compete with private merchants who exploited their poor customers.—
Time,
Time,
22 July 2025
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Given that many forms of manufacturing are labor-intensive, any country where the cost of labor is lower than the cost in the U.S. can exploit such an opportunity.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The formula was applied to the target amounts that were distributed in January.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Any employee can apply for this benefit, making homeownership achievable for the entire staff.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The company employs around 10,000 mostly office workers in its hometown.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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Both Israel and Qatar have been accused by their respective critics of flouting U.S. law by employing under-the-table foreign influence efforts.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 July 2025
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“Harness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harness. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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