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

Their work focuses on synthetic zeolites, which are porous materials filled with microscopic channels. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 These include not consolidating the group’s linear channels with on-demand services, ensuring Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network have distinct editorial staff and identities and maintaining Channel 5 News’ editorial independence. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

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Hailed as one of America’s best modern Korean restaurants at its peak, Parachute started as a way for Kim to channel her cultural heritage. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Since the founding of the Gulf Cooperation Council in 1981, leaders of its six member countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – have channeled efforts into regional integration. — Firmesk Rahim, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for channel

Recent Examples of Synonyms for channel

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That could further reduce the canal's transit capacity and exacerbate congestion across global shipping routes.

— , CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
With its iconic canals, Gothic architecture, Moorish windows, and artisan legacy spanning everything from Murano glass and Burano lace to terrazzo flooring, Venice is a design lover's paradise.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of canal

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Nasser said the company will continue to capitalize on all export routes, including Hormuz, the Bab al-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Sumed pipeline in Egypt.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
During the call, Fernandez indicated that CMA CGM still has eight of its vessels still trapped in the Persian Gulf due to the concerns over safety in the strait.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of strait

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East-West pipeline to the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, to maintain exports at a maximum capacity of 7 million barrels per day.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Nasser said the company will continue to capitalize on all export routes, including Hormuz, the Bab al-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Sumed pipeline in Egypt.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of pipeline

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City leaders held a meeting Wednesday to discuss the transition, including plans to modernize the conduit system, improve safety and establish a new city-run operation.

— Bryant Reed, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Relationships are conduits for timely information sharing, mutual aid and collective action.

— Fiona Doherty, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of conduit

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Jean remains one of the most powerful psychics in Marvel Comics.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Orlando Police were flooded with tips, including from psychics, about the disappearances of Jennifer Kesse in 2006 and Michelle Parker in 2011, the research paper said.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Definition of psychic

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They are fed by the Arrub and el-Biyar aqueducts, which, together with rainwater, historically supplied Jerusalem with water year-round.

— Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Roughly half the farm receives water from Northern California via a vast system of aqueducts.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026