Thesaurus results for CHANNEL

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noun

ˈcha-nᵊl

Definition of channel

as in canal

an open man-made passageway for water water was drained from the swamp through a specially constructed channel

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as in strait

a narrow body of water between two land masses the world record for swimming the channel between France and Great Britain

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as in pipeline

a direct way of passing along information or supplies you need to make arrangements through the proper channels

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as in conduit

a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas) had to replace the main water channel

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as in psychic

a person who claims to speak with or for the spirits of the dead the channel went into a trance and began speaking in what was purported to be the voice of the deceased woman

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verb

as in to direct

to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway an athletic youth who channeled all of his energy into sports

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Recent Examples of channel

Noun

The Paramount/Warner deal would combine two of the largest movie studios, merge streaming service Paramount+ with HBO Max, and give Paramount ownership of CNN and other TV channels. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026 Content creator Blair Clark — who films multiple reunions on his and his wife Leah’s YouTube channel, The Leah and Blair Slog — ended up getting a surprise of his own after taking an at-home DNA test. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

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Winston, who’s been in those backrooms with those people before, lays his hope with those who can channel their passions into specific action plans for change. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 The retro looks didn’t hurt either, channeling the boxy hatches styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro in the 1970s and ’80s. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for channel

Recent Examples of Synonyms for channel

Noun

Yet Chinatown, the oldest canals and quieter walks towards the eastern harbor district all begin just behind the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
As the deep snow melted, runoff flowed into reservoirs and canals, even inundating roads and fields.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of canal

Noun

With the strait’s primary transit lanes now cleared of mines, the volume of crude oil, cargo, and liquid natural gas over the past two weeks was the highest in six months, or right after the Iran war began.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Both locations put the Houthis within firing distance of any ships that attempt to traverse the narrow strait.

— Kareem Fahim, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of strait

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On Friday, another militia group aligned with Iran – this one based in Iraq – launched drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s vital East-West oil pipeline to the coast, forcing its closure.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026
The statement also said the Houthis tried to attack civilian infrastructure in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu — where a key Saudi pipeline ends — and in Taif, Baysh and Farasan, but they were thwarted.

— Toqa Ezzidin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of pipeline

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The idea that nourishment serves readily as a conduit is driven home by La Gola, Marcon’s previous film.

— Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
The Panama Canal is preparing for a sustained reduction in vessel traffic as worsening El Niño conditions squeeze the water supply needed to operate the trade conduit.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of conduit

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On Wednesday, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously approved an update to a city zoning regulation to allow retail stores to offer readings by fortune tellers and psychics.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Since 2025, the department has consulted two psychics in Sophie’s case, according to police.

— Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of psychic

Verb

Despite his little bit directing votes towards Jimmy Kimmel, was there really any doubt once The Late Show With Stephen Colbert had already hauled in five technical Emmys at the earlier ceremony?

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
In addition to directing the documentary, Hargitay has received eight nominations and won one Emmy throughout her career for playing Olivia Benson on SVU across the show’s 27-year run.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of direct

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Chase through the aqueduct This is the first major chase sequence, with both the T-800 and the T-1000 trying to get to a fleeing John Connor first.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
The Vigiles were also tasked with maintaining public order at night, and their nearby barracks used water from an aqueduct.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of aqueduct

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Warm water running over, the feel of the grains between my hands, the sound of it like stones running along the pavement.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Keith, who was widely respected as an architect of modern hip-hop, started making beats as a teenager and went on to create a signature sound adapted from legendary Southern groups such as Three 6 Mafia and 8Ball & MJG.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026