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or channelled
as in directed
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 channeled
What Treacy’s channeled is a certain Anglo fifties chic—think Elizabeth David and Princess Margaret with just a teaspoon of Sputnik, which is to say postwar whimsy with strong classical roots.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
However, Stefan channeled his passion into coaching Xander.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Light is channeled along the length of each cantilever via a waveguide, and exits at its tip.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
Gerber most recently stepped out for the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a custom red velvet gown from Givenchy, which seemingly channelled one of her mom Cindy Crawford's signature looks.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The four astronauts channeled Apollo 8’s famous Earthrise shot from 1968 with a powerful photo of Earth setting behind the gray, pockmarked moon.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Even before Spain formally entered the war in 1779, Gálvez channeled over $70,000 worth of medicine, weapons and uniforms up the Mississippi River to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
—Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
But his passion for the sport eventually led back to the hardwood, where Calhoun channeled his loss and his pain into the gym, eventually building an uninspiring state school in the farmland of Storrs into a national champion and perennial powerhouse.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Brown channeled her grief into action, launching Jared's Heart of Success the following year.
—Monique John, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
However, Stefan channeled his passion into coaching Xander.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Light is channeled along the length of each cantilever via a waveguide, and exits at its tip.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
Gerber most recently stepped out for the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a custom red velvet gown from Givenchy, which seemingly channelled one of her mom Cindy Crawford's signature looks.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The four astronauts channeled Apollo 8’s famous Earthrise shot from 1968 with a powerful photo of Earth setting behind the gray, pockmarked moon.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Even before Spain formally entered the war in 1779, Gálvez channeled over $70,000 worth of medicine, weapons and uniforms up the Mississippi River to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
—Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
But his passion for the sport eventually led back to the hardwood, where Calhoun channeled his loss and his pain into the gym, eventually building an uninspiring state school in the farmland of Storrs into a national champion and perennial powerhouse.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Brown channeled her grief into action, launching Jared's Heart of Success the following year.
—Monique John, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channeled
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Horner again directed the ranger to that location.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The news was especially unexpected after the streamer coaxed a reluctant Sarah Michelle Gellar to bring back her original Buffy character and shot a $12 million pilot, directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, that introduced a new generation of Sunnydale High School characters.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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Across the chain, all profits are funneled back into the Navy and help to fund its morale, welfare and recreation programs, which offer sailors and their families access to services like day cares, gyms, counseling and community events.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Witness testimony described a system in which funds were funneled through intermediaries and political operatives, with Venezuelan officials playing a central coordinating role.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sandra Cazzola said the removal of the original crosswalk carried symbolic weight for the LGBTQ community.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Kreider was able to direct a pass to Carlsson, who carried the puck into the Sharks’ zone, danced past winger Ty Dellandrea, and roofed a shot past Askarov.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The poll, conducted in February, points to a divergence in how AI is reshaping American workplaces.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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If you're approved and accept your offer, a credit check may be conducted, which could impact your credit score.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Channeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channeled. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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