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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 the spoof of gentle, soft, focused crowd pleasers, SNL’s Ashley Padilla channeled the kind of maternal figure she’s honed over two seasons on the show—culturally out of touch, relentlessly cheerful, and covered in statement accessories.
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Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
Fusing whimsical electronics and a full symphony orchestra, the Galaxy soundtracks channeled the wide-screen ambition of Hollywood scores, marking a new era for game music.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
DangeRuss, meanwhile, perfectly channeled, well … um ….
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
For Mas du Parfumeur, Webster channeled the easy glamour of the south of France in the 1960s, partnering with Parisian designer Marthe Simon, recently named one of the country’s emerging talents by Architectural Digest France.
—Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
So many women like my mother channeled their creative impulses into conventional mediums.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Hong Kong icon Tony Leung has channeled brooding urban energy for the masterpieces of Wong Kar-Wai, balancing the debonair ennui of Marcello Mastroianni with the quiet watchfulness of Montgomery Clift.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
The potential aid, which would be channeled through Catholic charities, would offer a lifeline to struggling Cubans enduring the impact of an economic collapse.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
This intelligence is something that needs to be guided and channeled.
—Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026
Fusing whimsical electronics and a full symphony orchestra, the Galaxy soundtracks channeled the wide-screen ambition of Hollywood scores, marking a new era for game music.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
DangeRuss, meanwhile, perfectly channeled, well … um ….
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
For Mas du Parfumeur, Webster channeled the easy glamour of the south of France in the 1960s, partnering with Parisian designer Marthe Simon, recently named one of the country’s emerging talents by Architectural Digest France.
—Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
So many women like my mother channeled their creative impulses into conventional mediums.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Hong Kong icon Tony Leung has channeled brooding urban energy for the masterpieces of Wong Kar-Wai, balancing the debonair ennui of Marcello Mastroianni with the quiet watchfulness of Montgomery Clift.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
The potential aid, which would be channeled through Catholic charities, would offer a lifeline to struggling Cubans enduring the impact of an economic collapse.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
This intelligence is something that needs to be guided and channeled.
—Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channeled
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Menache also directed the special.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Mark Mylod serves as executive producer and directed multiple episodes.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Moreover, the tax court held that the premium payments were a circular transaction that did little more than funneled those payments right back to the taxpayer.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Officially a not-for-profit, FIFA’s investments are funneled to infrastructure across its 211 member nations, as well as the organization of tournaments such as the World Cup and Club World Cup, according to the Association’s 2027-2030 budget.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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There are many strains of hantavirus that can be carried by many types of rodents and even bats in some areas, according to de la Sancha.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Panthers slowly chipped away, and two of Dillard’s three relays carried them to a third straight girls state championship at the FHSAA 3A state track and field finals at Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville on Friday.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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The investigation was conducted by HSI New England, HSI Hudson Valley, the Orange County (New York) Sheriff’s Office, and the Danbury, Ridgefield, and Watertown Police Departments.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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According to a survey conducted last year by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), 34 percent of museums have been hit with the cancellation of government grants or contracts and 13 percent have been subjected to new legal restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion activities.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 May 2026
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