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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
In October 2025, Martin channeled Paltrow's '90s wardrobe in a minimalist white tank top and an asymmetrical black miniskirt.
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Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
When a strike hits, the shockwave is channeled into these stub tunnels rather than penetrating the main complex.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
What Jim Nantz Built After His Father’s Death The phrase wasn’t the only way Nantz channeled his family’s experience with Alzheimer’s.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Nantz channeled his grief into action.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
And for Uniqlo’s spring/summer 2026 line, the designer has channelled his signature preppy motifs.
—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
Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
When a strike hits, the shockwave is channeled into these stub tunnels rather than penetrating the main complex.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
What Jim Nantz Built After His Father’s Death The phrase wasn’t the only way Nantz channeled his family’s experience with Alzheimer’s.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Nantz channeled his grief into action.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
And for Uniqlo’s spring/summer 2026 line, the designer has channelled his signature preppy motifs.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channeled
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Voting was extended in Dallas County and Williamson County, outside Austin, after voters reported being turned away and directed to different voting precincts because of new primary rules.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, the county Board of Supervisors stepped in and directed staff to formulate a plan to speed up payments.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Amboy fell on hard times after the faster interstate funneled traffic away from the desert outpost.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Putting up guardrails As much as $700 million more will be funneled over the next five years to New Mexico’s child-care assistance program, state officials said.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some of the more seasoned staff, including and especially the indefatigable charge nurse Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa), remember the days before everyone carried an iPad well enough to keep things moving.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the driver took off, the frantic mother carried her son back inside the hospital, where teams of doctors performed chest compressions and other rescue efforts, but failed to save him.—
Dave Carlin,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the raw numbers, the county calculated deaths per 100,000 using an average of the 2024 and 2025 estimates from the annual point-in-time count conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Officers froze the area around the vehicle and conducted limited evacuations of buildings in the vicinity while the department's bomb squad assessed the device.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Channeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channeled. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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