canalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of canalize
as in channels
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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  1. channels
  2. directs
  3. pipes
  4. funnels
  5. carries
  6. conducts
Verb
  • Most formulas use a twist or tap brush applicator that channels powder into the bristles for mess-free touch-ups over makeup throughout the day.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • This floor lamp is the kind of piece that channels main character energy.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Definition of channels
Verb
  • Make sure every downspout directs water at least 6 feet away from the house—and even farther if possible.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026
  • Instead of projecting light onto a flat surface, the new method directs laser energy into a three-dimensional volume inside a photosensitive material called SU-8.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of directs
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  • The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, which pipes fresh water from the mainland throughout the Keys, said in a statement that the break happened on Conch Key, which is about 14 miles north of the Middle Keys city of Marathon.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • The company also currently pipes water to 26 of its own data centers, and is working on more than 100 more such water reclamation projects.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Definition of pipes
Verb
  • San Diego City Council members are calling for fundamental changes to the city’s 4-year-old opportunity fund, which funnels money to recreation centers in low-income areas where community donations tend to lag.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
  • The zone then funnels carcasses to the seafloor, and very little sediment movement at those depths means that the carcasses stay exposed to scavengers.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Definition of funnels
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  • Pollonia Fashion boutique Vanilla carries resort wear by Greek designers, including bold print dresses and flowing caftans.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • The notion of remaining in your childhood home well into your adult years carries an enduring stigma, suggesting a failure to launch.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of carries
Verb
  • Founded in 1999, ProCamps conducts more than 175 events each year with top professional and collegiate athletes, which will now be integrated under the FlexWork Sports brand.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
  • Best for wildlife control Why trust USA TODAY The USA TODAY review team conducts all research in-house and vets every company on our rankings list.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of conducts
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