channeling

variants or channelling
present participle of channel
as in directing
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 channeling Water-Jet Guided Laser technology overcomes this challenge by channeling a laser inside a microscopic jet of water to precisely cut the material while simultaneously cooling the surface and clearing away debris. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 Writing, particularly poetry, for Wright is a form of channeling the spiritual realm and connecting with her inner self. Sonjirose Chin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026 Despite her aspiring dancer Sara Johnson being among the most beloved characters in Stiles’ catalog, the actress is hesitant about channeling her in the ballroom. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 Sadie Sink is channeling her inner pop star in a sexy new campaign for Calvin Klein. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Rodrigo, 23, has made a name channeling the rage and dissatisfaction of modern romance into chart-topping songs that are equal parts Taylor Swift and Alanis Morissette. James Pollard, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 The Cardinals are already channeling their grief toward playing strong in Barnett’s memory. Pj Green august 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026 The film looks at Bareilles’ experience of channeling her own pain to create art and the healing journey that accompanied it. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Oprah is all about a matchy-matchy moment, so a set like this one is essential for channeling her comfy-chic travel style. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • Mohammed was captured in Pakistan in 2003, accused of developing and directing the 9/11 attacks, as a leader of the Islamic militant group al-Qaida.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • At its height, the group controlled vast territory and millions of people in Iraq and Syria while encouraging or directing attacks far beyond its borders.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • With American refiners funneling the fuel oil into international markets, the domestic supply has dwindled, driving up prices.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The men’s pro basketball league found that his Los Angeles Clippers illegally circumvented its salary cap by funneling millions of dollars, off the books, to star player Kawhi Leonard.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • In Palembang, the capital city of South Sumatra province, schools from kindergarten to junior high were ordered to start conducting classes online Wednesday under an emergency measure.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In the 1950s and 1960s, the aerospace industry found eggshells’ resistance to shattering to be a useful model when conducting failure analysis studies of the metal shells used to build airplanes.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • Authorities didn't comment on the drone's origin or purpose, saying further investigation was needed, but two senior officials said the device was likely carrying explosives.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Since the raid, many have returned to work at US battery plants doing similar jobs, often on the same visas, while carrying the fear of being swept up again by immigration agents, the workers told CNN.
    Hanna Park, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Channeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channeling. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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