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Definitions

harness

[hahr-nis] / ˈhɑr nɪs /
NOUN
gear for controlling an animal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
belt strap
STRONG
equipment tack tackle trappings
VERB
rein in; control
Synonyms
STRONGEST
curb exploit mobilize tackle tame utilize
STRONG
accouter apply bind bridle channel check cinch collar constrain couple domesticate employ equip fasten fetter fit furnish gear govern hitch hold leash limit muzzle outfit rig saddle secure strap tie yoke
WEAK
make productive put in harness render useful
Antonyms
STRONG
allow detach disconnect disjoin free let go liberate loose loosen lose permit release set free unchain unfasten unlock untie
WEAK
unharness

Example Sentences

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“If we can harness raw materials in space and build what we need right there, then you’re using a lot less fuel because you’re not transporting a lot of these materials out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The couple have three cats, and while new kitten Robin is being harness trained, Ginny is not a fan, so stays at home.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

To best harness AI, humans need to know how to build, manage, and grow AI systems to align with company-specific strategies.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

At St. Anne School in Santa Monica, I watched Cummins harness the squirmy energy of second-graders wielding xylophone mallets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

"You could harness him up first. That way he won't have a chance to go along biting ears."

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.