HARNESSING Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of harnessing Animal Collective’s Geologist conceived the album at the Joshua Tree observatory of visual artist Kyle Simon, harnessing the power of the moon to record music. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026 So harnessing a technology that more than 4 billion people already use to collect health data would be a neat way to kill two birds with one stone. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 But what is exciting is how this industry is harnessing that disruption, and that disruption is happening here at Mipcom Cannes. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Understanding and harnessing the power of compound interest is the key to financial freedom. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 But in a press briefing, a senior FCC official said the commission wants to look at harnessing spectrum from existing bands already licensed for cellular or flexible use. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026 Attempts to harness rivers and rain There are plans to help alleviate Kabul’s impending catastrophe by harnessing surface water. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 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 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

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With loans, there is an expectation that the campaign — using donor funds — will pay the candidate back, said Shanna Ports, a senior legal counsel for the nonpartisan watchdog group Campaign Legal Center.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Learning from human demonstrations offers another way to develop skills by using examples of how a task should be performed.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of using

Verb

In both puzzles, Master Sun’s scheme is the best possible strategy utilizing only the ranks of the cards.

— Dana Mackenzie, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department already is utilizing AI technology and has plans to integrate it further into its crime-fighting.

— Jakob McWhinney, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of utilizing

Verb

Leaving aside the comics, tie-books, video games, and other ancillary delights of exploiting successful IP, there’s the Netflix show, of course.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
At least three people were arrested in Florida after allegedly exploiting the chaos left behind by Hurricane Isaias to steal a car and loot a store.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of exploiting

Verb

Available pre-mixed in tubs, thinset is the standard material for applying—and reapplying—tile to walls or floors.

— Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
Only one parent called to vent about the university’s response to the lawsuit, but her son was still planning on applying early decision.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of applying

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But while many data center projects have run aground, others are still getting built — and the companies behind them are employing experts like Nicole Thomas to smooth the way.

— Dustin DeSoto, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026
Plus, data centers aren’t acting with haste or employing new innovations.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of employing

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