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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

harnessed

/hɑːrnɛsd/ verb · British & US
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What does harnessed mean?

verb

to control or direct (an animal, machine, or force) so as to make it produce a desired effect, or to use (a natural resource) in a way that makes it produce a desired effect.

Example

"The team harnessed the power of the wind to generate electricity."

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