Thesaurus results for CANALIZED

canalized

verb

past tense of canalize

as in directed

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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Williams directed prosecutors and defense attorneys on Tuesday to submit three mutually available dates within 24 hours so the court can set the hearing and the probation office can begin preparing its pre-sentence report.

— Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Drain in a colander and let cool for 10 minutes, or proceed as directed in your recipe.

— Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of directed

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So, most of my energy is channelled into promoting this film.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
The documentary threads Reddy’s story together with those of fellow artists Nil Yalter, Zarina and Camille Billops, each of whom channeled displacement into their art.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of channeled

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The deal is the latest example of Gulf capital being funneled into Syria’s reconstruction, aligned with a broader US effort to keep the country out of Iran’s orbit.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Hikers and campers near Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch lodging area started running for their lives Saturday as torrential rainfall funneled down the canyon and idyllic creeks morphed into violent torrents.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of funneled

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However, the Junior Suite Prestige Loggia on the first floor looks out onto the private pool area, which reaches the glamour of Hotel Du Cap, with white umbrellas and loungers piped with aquamarine-like irresistible cupcakes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
The cost of powering homes is also up, with electricity and piped gas both costing around 4% more annually.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of piped

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Eighty percent of the instruction, including in math and science, is conducted in Spanish, while 20% is in English.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
The secretary of state’s office received a complaint about the election and conducted its own investigation, according to the lawsuit.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

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