Thesaurus results for CHANNELED

channeled

verb

variants or channelled

past tense of channel

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 Sarkis adds that, for those who feel passionate about ending domestic violence, their energy might be better channeled toward activism or fundraising than into watching disturbing footage of it. —

Charles Trepany, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 While out in New York City on Monday night, for example, Gellar channeled the ’90s in a quintessential shoe style with a fresh twist. —

Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Mar. 2026 Since their 2024 Tiny Desk Concert went viral, the Argentine musicians have channeled their chaotic energy into a heady mix of Latin trap, jazz, funk, and tropical rhythms. —

Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026 Some is channeled to the black hole's poles, from where it is blasted out as powerful jets. —

Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026 Gerber also channeled her mom in the beauty department. —

Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026 That backing, channeled through the ostensibly independent Illinois Future PAC, helped Stratton remain competitive in a race where Krishnamoorthi’s campaign spent more than $25 million on TV ads beginning in July. —

Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 With its soaring saxophone and sweeping vocal delivery, Junior channeled Luis Miguel vibes, cementing the night as an unforgettable experience. —

Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026 Zendaya channeled style icons Carrie Bradshaw and Whitney Houston at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards with her dress. —

Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026

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The lion’s share appears to be directed toward the Florida Highway Patrol, with more than $100 million in potential funding listed in the ledger.

— Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
With concerns about staffing shortages and fatigue, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directed airports to cut some flights over a 10-day stretch, before rescinding the order after the shutdown ended.

— Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026