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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
Barrymore, who has increasingly channeled her creative energy into design through her lifestyle and home goods brand Beautiful by Drew, took a hands-on approach throughout.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
But investigators laid out an argument that funds were channeled into Cherfilus-McCormick's campaign through a number of business entities that were connected to the congresswoman and her siblings.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet maybe, as the cartoonish machismo of Trumpism proves its hollowness, America’s latent resentment can be channeled to better ends.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
But investigators laid out an argument that funds were channeled into Cherfilus-McCormick's campaign through a number of business entities that were connected to the congresswoman and her siblings.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
In more recent years, especially, Byrne has channeled his multifarious discoveries through a prism of joy.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
This 2-mile stretch of embankment once channeled 43,000 cars across the city daily, polluting the air and assailing landmarks such as the Louvre and the Pont Neuf with noise and vibration.
—Marie Patino, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
But investigators laid out an argument that funds were channeled into Cherfilus-McCormick's campaign through a number of business entities that were connected to the congresswoman and her siblings.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet maybe, as the cartoonish machismo of Trumpism proves its hollowness, America’s latent resentment can be channeled to better ends.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
But investigators laid out an argument that funds were channeled into Cherfilus-McCormick's campaign through a number of business entities that were connected to the congresswoman and her siblings.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
In more recent years, especially, Byrne has channeled his multifarious discoveries through a prism of joy.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
This 2-mile stretch of embankment once channeled 43,000 cars across the city daily, polluting the air and assailing landmarks such as the Louvre and the Pont Neuf with noise and vibration.
—Marie Patino, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channeled
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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
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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
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So planes and helicopters were funneled into the same narrow corridor over the Potomac River.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Investigators say Sampath then funneled more than $3 million back to Peng through intermediaries.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Then, to add insult to injury, the Cavaliers carried a 109-87 lead into the fourth when Cleveland’s Evan Mobley ended the third quarter with a successful 32-foot buzzer-beating heave.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The live demonstration, which was conducted with Sonic Fire Tech, showcased the cutting-edge system that was developed by former NASA acoustics engineers.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Duckett's attorneys fought to stop the execution so that DNA testing could be conducted on the semen collected from the crime scene.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Channeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channeled. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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