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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
And for Uniqlo’s spring/summer 2026 line, the designer has channelled his signature preppy motifs.
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Alice Cary, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
So far, the series has been excellent, serving the dual purpose of entertaining patrons with high-quality displays, while at the same time giving Coloradans an opportunity to see some examples of how millions of dollars in public arts funding are being channeled into acquisitions.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
Medium Daryl Anka claims to have channeled a multidimensional being known as Bashar for over 40 years, developing a fervent cult following in the process.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
The abundance of double-breasted, rather than single-breasted, jackets arguably channeled a style of suit popular from the 1930s.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Kim Petras channeled '90s pop diva in a tiny sheer black tube top and coordinated maxi skirt, and Donatella Versace graced the show with her fashion royalty presence, looking regal in a red coat adorned with Gucci monogram buttons.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Penelope Cruz Penélope Cruz channeled the regal glamour of Matthieu Blazy’s vision for Chanel.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Unlike charity or government assistance, mutual aid is decentralized, grassroots-led and not channeled through nonprofits or government agencies.
—Daniel Cueto-Villalobos, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
During their first fashion reign in the early 2000s, flip-flop sandals channeled the intentionally tacky aesthetic the era is known for.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
Alice Cary, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
So far, the series has been excellent, serving the dual purpose of entertaining patrons with high-quality displays, while at the same time giving Coloradans an opportunity to see some examples of how millions of dollars in public arts funding are being channeled into acquisitions.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
Medium Daryl Anka claims to have channeled a multidimensional being known as Bashar for over 40 years, developing a fervent cult following in the process.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
The abundance of double-breasted, rather than single-breasted, jackets arguably channeled a style of suit popular from the 1930s.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Kim Petras channeled '90s pop diva in a tiny sheer black tube top and coordinated maxi skirt, and Donatella Versace graced the show with her fashion royalty presence, looking regal in a red coat adorned with Gucci monogram buttons.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Penelope Cruz Penélope Cruz channeled the regal glamour of Matthieu Blazy’s vision for Chanel.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Unlike charity or government assistance, mutual aid is decentralized, grassroots-led and not channeled through nonprofits or government agencies.
—Daniel Cueto-Villalobos, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
During their first fashion reign in the early 2000s, flip-flop sandals channeled the intentionally tacky aesthetic the era is known for.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channeled
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The Los Angeles City Council directed city staff today to explore raising the financial threshold of its small business tax exemption program.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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That love was evident in abundance following the online racial abuse directed at Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho following the Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The eye-watering sums being funnelled into AI capex had to come from someone.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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High atmospheric pressure over northern Mexico, combined with southwesterly flow, funneled in hot, dry air from Mexico to set the stage for the record-breaking heat.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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They were carried into the harbor by their parachutes.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Nathan MacKinnon picked up the puck in his own zone and carried it into the offensive end.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Stephano Wieu De Mialek, the chief administrator of Ruweng Administrative Area, said on Sunday that the assault was conducted by elements linked to the White Army militia alongside forces affiliated with Machar's Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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The study, conducted in 2024, did not use the latest chatbot versions, including new offerings like ChatGPT Health.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Channeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channeled. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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