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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
As the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches have continued to adapt and evolve alongside design, tech and cultural sensibilities, the introduction of the Tag Heuer Solargraph movement last year — which harnesses light as an energy source — marked a new chapter in the collection’s history.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
The yacht is also equipped with an advanced energy ecosystem that harnesses power from wind and water.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The song was released in partnership with advocacy group GLAAD to celebrate Spirit Day, an annual initiative that harnesses influential voices to stand against the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth and families.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
The Business Law Section of the Florida Bar through its Financial Literacy Task Force has launched a new initiative — Senior$mart$ — which harnesses the knowledge of volunteer attorneys and judges to arm our senior population with the tools to secure their finances.
—Lori V. Vaughan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
In ‘Leviticus,’ Adrian Chiarella harnesses horror’s visceral power to confront homophobia with intelligence and imaginative flair, transforming a story of young love under siege into a gripping, urgent debut.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
The actor harnesses raw physicality, steely nerve and unshakable honor to portray an energizing guy taking on an empire.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The Skechers Aero Razor harnesses the explosive benefits of superfoam while maintaining a sensitive, stable ride.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026
The number one also means the opportunity to foster a self-sufficient lifestyle that harnesses your unique and inventive sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
The yacht is also equipped with an advanced energy ecosystem that harnesses power from wind and water.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The song was released in partnership with advocacy group GLAAD to celebrate Spirit Day, an annual initiative that harnesses influential voices to stand against the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth and families.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
The Business Law Section of the Florida Bar through its Financial Literacy Task Force has launched a new initiative — Senior$mart$ — which harnesses the knowledge of volunteer attorneys and judges to arm our senior population with the tools to secure their finances.
—Lori V. Vaughan, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
In ‘Leviticus,’ Adrian Chiarella harnesses horror’s visceral power to confront homophobia with intelligence and imaginative flair, transforming a story of young love under siege into a gripping, urgent debut.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
The actor harnesses raw physicality, steely nerve and unshakable honor to portray an energizing guy taking on an empire.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The Skechers Aero Razor harnesses the explosive benefits of superfoam while maintaining a sensitive, stable ride.
—Cory Smith, Outside, 15 Feb. 2026
The number one also means the opportunity to foster a self-sufficient lifestyle that harnesses your unique and inventive sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harnesses
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The lab uses seawater to wash the aquariums.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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For example, exercise helps lower triglycerides – a type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy, but can raise your risk of heart disease when levels are too high.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Heating utilizes pellets made from wood offcuts from local forestry programs that would otherwise be thrown away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration utilizes two Strategic Partnership Projects and a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to turn fusion physics into industrial applications.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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The automatic discount also applies to all purchases made on the Free People app—no minimum purchase required.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even once the standard is set, the 2027 deadline applies to creating the rule, not putting the technology in cars right away.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lockwood exploits that conundrum, and even takes part in it.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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If anything looks off, a professional inspection is a smart investment — far cheaper than an emergency roof repair after a storm exploits an existing weak spot.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Harnesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harnesses. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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