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Recent Examples of harnessing
For years, researchers have dreamed of harnessing DPPs to control light in the terahertz (THz) frequency range, a largely untapped part of the spectrum that sits between microwaves and infrared light.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
During his 50-year solo career, the designer transformed the red carpet into a runway, teaching Hollywood how to dress and harnessing the power of celebrity to build his global fashion empire—and his legacy.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Executive coaches today face the challenge of harnessing technology's efficiency while at the same time preserving the human connections that drive genuine leadership growth.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
By harnessing virtual particles that constantly blink in and out of existence, a new type of sensor can detect infinitesimal vibrations to identify molecules.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
But harnessing that kind of power would require extremely advanced technology.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This is just one example of how Geotab has been harnessing the power of AI, and Kulperger reckons the pace of development will speed up.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While these gargantuan commercial-grade wind turbines can supply an impressive amount of power to a large collection of homes, German company SkyWind has taken a different, and user-friendly, approach to harnessing wind energy.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
When town leaders in the community just west of Steamboat Springs decided to create a new business park, harnessing geothermal energy to heat and cool the buildings simply made sense.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
During his 50-year solo career, the designer transformed the red carpet into a runway, teaching Hollywood how to dress and harnessing the power of celebrity to build his global fashion empire—and his legacy.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Executive coaches today face the challenge of harnessing technology's efficiency while at the same time preserving the human connections that drive genuine leadership growth.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
By harnessing virtual particles that constantly blink in and out of existence, a new type of sensor can detect infinitesimal vibrations to identify molecules.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Sep. 2025
But harnessing that kind of power would require extremely advanced technology.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This is just one example of how Geotab has been harnessing the power of AI, and Kulperger reckons the pace of development will speed up.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While these gargantuan commercial-grade wind turbines can supply an impressive amount of power to a large collection of homes, German company SkyWind has taken a different, and user-friendly, approach to harnessing wind energy.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
When town leaders in the community just west of Steamboat Springs decided to create a new business park, harnessing geothermal energy to heat and cool the buildings simply made sense.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harnessing
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Russian media reports suggested that Putin stopped using the residence from 2024 amid intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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In her latest Jo + Tiny Mic series on Instagram, the Texas native shared four of her favorite secrets to instantly elevate a room, and the principles can be perfectly applied to your fall home decor using Gaines’ very own Magnolia collection at Target.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bin Laden, through the al-Qaida terrorist organization, targeted the United States for nearly a decade before the 9/11 attacks in 2001, utilizing this large and expansive infrastructure.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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There were more than 3,000 new downloads of the IndyCar app over race weekend, with 80,000 fans utilizing the app on race day.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For society, all sorts of complex questions arise if the basic science affirms the conditions necessary for exploiting the water.—
Rodrique Ngowi,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Roblox’s child safety policies have long faced criticism, and a Bloomberg investigation in 2024 found that police in the United States had arrested at least two dozen users accused of exploiting minors since 2018.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The paper also highlights the potential of digital twins — virtual patient replicas that allow doctors to simulate treatments before applying them in real life.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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By applying Stoic principles, individuals can filter out the noise, focus on the controllable, and approach financial decisions with clarity rather than fear.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Today, the foundation operates the state’s largest private, nonprofit art program, including employing nearly 20 art professionals.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Winocour is a tasteful stylist, employing Filip Leyman and Anna Von Hausswolff’s evocative score to further elevate her already plenty stirring pictures.—
Richard Lawson,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Harnessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harnessing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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