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

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At the same time, scientists may be able to harness these mechanisms to support beneficial microbes and design targeted microbiome therapies.

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Not particularly, but I’ve learned how to harness stress for performance.

From The Wall Street Journal

The goal is for the robots to pick up parts, assemble components and manipulate items such as wiring harnesses.

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Osmotic energy, often referred to as blue energy, is an emerging method for producing renewable electricity by harnessing the natural mixing of saltwater and freshwater.

From Science Daily

Data centers form a key pillar of the AI investment case since large companies seeking to harness AI need increasingly capable servers to power the technology.

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