in harness

ADJECTIVE

employed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

engaged hired occupied

STRONG

busy inked laboring operating selected signed

WEAK

active at it at work in a job in collar in place on board on duty on the job on the payroll plugging away

Antonyms

WEAK

idle inactive unemployed unengaged unoccupied

ADJECTIVE

jobholding

Synonyms

WEAK

active at it at work busy engaged hired in a job in collar in place inked laboring occupied on board on duty on the job on the payroll operating plugging away retained selected signed working

Example Sentences

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She grew up in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., which is known for thoroughbred racing, but her family was involved in harness racing and she never wanted to be a trainer anyway.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

France-based stars Marcos Kremer and Juan Cruz Mallia, who missed the two Test defeats by England in July, are back in harness, while eight of the starting XV are established Prem performers.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Bit wear on two of the mares also suggested they were used under saddle or in harness and for breeding.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2024

Seavey dropped two dogs on his team, and left Nulato with 10 dogs in harness.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2022

To his credit, he did not ask any questions but simply nodded and put a horse in harness.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

in harness

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