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or channelled
as in funneled
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
The Vikings channelled that energy to begin the second half as stand-in quarterbackCarson Wentz led a nine play 59-yard drive that ended in a three-yard Jordan Mason run up the middle to give the Vikings a 14-10 advantage.
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Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Since Tyler’s death, his mother has channeled her grief into action, advocating for Tyler’s Law, which would require hospitals to include fentanyl in emergency department drug screens.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Ray had already channelled the antic, subversive spirit of Dada and Surrealism with a series of readymade sculptures that included a flatiron studded with a row of tacks.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Allow your ideas and insights to be channeled into tangible aspects of your life.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Natasha Zinko channeled hipster party vibes with low-rise jeans, bootcut jeans and dirty washes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Naturally, Harris’s fashion choice for the night also channeled this very spirit.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
In the days since founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a college campus, Turning Point Action has channeled grief into purpose by doubling down on its voter registration mission.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
The husband-and-wife duo channeled those experiences into co-creating Netflix’s Black Rabbit.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Since Tyler’s death, his mother has channeled her grief into action, advocating for Tyler’s Law, which would require hospitals to include fentanyl in emergency department drug screens.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Ray had already channelled the antic, subversive spirit of Dada and Surrealism with a series of readymade sculptures that included a flatiron studded with a row of tacks.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Allow your ideas and insights to be channeled into tangible aspects of your life.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Natasha Zinko channeled hipster party vibes with low-rise jeans, bootcut jeans and dirty washes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Naturally, Harris’s fashion choice for the night also channeled this very spirit.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
In the days since founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a college campus, Turning Point Action has channeled grief into purpose by doubling down on its voter registration mission.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
The husband-and-wife duo channeled those experiences into co-creating Netflix’s Black Rabbit.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channeled
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The investments over several years could be funneled into plants — including re-openings, hiring and new models — in states such as Illinois and Michigan, the people said.—
Gabrielle Coppola,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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From the top of a lift, the three of us descended 4,800 feet into a ravine that, over the course of two hours, funneled us to Refugio Frey.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Simon Goldstein, an associate professor focused on philosophy and AI at the University of Hong Kong, has also made this case.—
Webb Wright,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Labor In a section of the report focused on workers’ rights and safety, the NCP reiterates its gripes about lack of supplier audit documentation and adherence to local law rather than international standards.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The cops theorize that Daniel siphoned off the money into his own account and faked his death, with plans to escape with the cash.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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Once the lithium is being developed, the money will need to go to the State coffers and cannot be siphoned off by the typical corruption that has long bedeviled the country.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The assessment by the Washington, DC think tank outlined how Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SCNC) had directed military and civilian officials to designate successors in the event of leadership disruption to ensure continuation in the event of war.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the Wisconsin Shares increase, the budget boosted childcare spending by more than $360 million, with $110 million directed toward payments to childcare providers, while including some regulatory changes pitched by Republicans.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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This set features a button-down shirt with a scalloped collar and chest patch pocket, wide-leg pants with a pull-on waistband, and contrast piped trim.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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To make sure drivers don’t miss critical cues, important noises can also be piped directly into the cabin via the headrest.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance survey that was conducted by the CDC is going away.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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State police shut down the freeway for about an hour and conducted a canine sweep.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Channeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channeled. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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