as in to direct
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
the director of the charity should be canalizing the flow of donations so that the money ends up where it is most needed
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Recent Examples of canalize
Some became conscious of the role a state could play in intervening in the economy in order to curb and canalize democracy.
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Zeev Sternhell, Slate Magazine, 7 Apr. 2017
Zeev Sternhell, Slate Magazine, 7 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canalize
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The documentary is directed by Leckart and produced by Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, Stuart Parr, Antoine Fuqua, Tony DiSanto, David Schiff with DIGA Studios in association with Shady Films, Fuqua Films, Interscope Films and MTV Entertainment Studios.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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The executive order also includes a clause directing Duffy to reevaluate, amend, or rescind a slate of launch safety regulations written during the first Trump administration.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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Others are channeling funds to biodiversity restoration or coral reef protection, sometimes paired with innovative coverage that keeps ecosystems functioning after a shock.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The film notably channels both the philosophical ideas and action tropes of the original Star Trek series.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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When work began, parts of the Creek had been fully channelized, other portions covered by development, others existing as nothing more than trash and weed choked trickles.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Those changes include channelizing the bay in some places and transforming it into dunes and marshland in others.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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In many places, MMSD has also restored rivers and creeks to their previous state, removing concrete that funneled excess water too quickly, and essentially created a water cannon that made heavy rain events particularly unsafe.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The same lawmakers who once expressed outrage over the Afghanistan withdrawal are now silent as those evacuees — and many others — are funneled into a militarized detention system.—
Chris Purdy,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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According to Daltrey, the moment that inspired the troubles is related to the technical setup of The Who’s live show, which features electronic drums piped in through in-ear monitors.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
4 Aug. 2025
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While dining, guests watch curated short films on two 45-foot-wide LED screens with audio piped into Tesla car systems for drive-in customers.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Each of the 11 charges against the men carries the same maximum penalty of six years in prison, in addition to a $10,000 fine.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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According to California law, if convicted, the charge carries a minimum sentence of 25 years in prison.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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An investigation of the shooting will be conducted in collaboration with the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In retirement, Friedman will continue to play and conduct the SOPRF, play golf, and spend time with his wife and two Parson Russell Terriers, Roxie and Mr. Friedman.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Canalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canalize. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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