harness
noun
the combination of straps, bands, and other parts forming the working gear of a draft animal.
harnessing
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present participleof harness.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But since Aug. 9, when they began harnessing the power of Ryonex, every single one of their meme carousels has racked up tens of thousands of likes.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
Soon, Brady’s portrait, harnessing the new technology of mass-produced photographic printing, was everywhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
One example of successfully harnessing a social media audience is Ilona Maher, the US rugby player whose popularity soared during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
It is being recorded as part of work harnessing hidden microphones, cameras and artificial intelligence to reveal the secrets of species living deep in the rainforest and help protect them.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
What do we know about harnessing power from the sky?
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
