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or channelling
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
In spring 2026, life is decidedly more complicated, but nail art is channeling the bliss of being young and responsibility-free.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Frozen hash browns bake into a rich, scoopable side loaded with cheese and creaminess, channeling the flavors of the restaurant favorite.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
The rooms Rooms and suites are airy and calm, channeling modern Baja style with warm woods, stone textures, soft neutrals, and floor-to-ceiling glass that pulls the outdoors in.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2026, there are only a handful of celebrities who seem to be truly channeling the spirit of Simone.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
These sets elevate the bedtime routine, channeling your inner Hugh Hefner while keeping you cool and relaxed.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
And student organizers in Indiana and around the country say more young people are channeling their mourning into political engagement — resulting in an influx of new campus chapters and overall membership.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
With more than 140 active members, the RSF Women’s Fund combines social connection with meaningful community engagement, channeling its collective philanthropy into nonprofit support across the region.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
In this case, that meant channeling Looney Tunes (hence the sticks of dynamite), using Wes Anderson-style whip pans, and having Big Poe run Saint Chroma over with his car.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2026
Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Frozen hash browns bake into a rich, scoopable side loaded with cheese and creaminess, channeling the flavors of the restaurant favorite.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
The rooms Rooms and suites are airy and calm, channeling modern Baja style with warm woods, stone textures, soft neutrals, and floor-to-ceiling glass that pulls the outdoors in.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2026, there are only a handful of celebrities who seem to be truly channeling the spirit of Simone.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
These sets elevate the bedtime routine, channeling your inner Hugh Hefner while keeping you cool and relaxed.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
And student organizers in Indiana and around the country say more young people are channeling their mourning into political engagement — resulting in an influx of new campus chapters and overall membership.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
With more than 140 active members, the RSF Women’s Fund combines social connection with meaningful community engagement, channeling its collective philanthropy into nonprofit support across the region.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
In this case, that meant channeling Looney Tunes (hence the sticks of dynamite), using Wes Anderson-style whip pans, and having Big Poe run Saint Chroma over with his car.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channeling
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Established in that pivotal year of 2018, the non-profit provides entry-level training for women in directing, screenwriting, production, and post-production, alongside financial support and mentorship.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Firebrand director Aïnouz is directing from a script written by long-time Yorgos Lanthimos collaborator Efthimis Filippou (The Lobster), which is inspired by Marco Bellocchio’s 1965 drama Fists in the Pocket.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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His administration began funneling data from a variety of government agencies to the Department of Homeland Security, including tax information filed with the IRS.—
Phil Galewitz,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Meteorologists attributed the pattern to frigid Arctic air funneling into eastern North America and then being driven south as strong high-pressure systems helped force the jet stream into a pronounced dip, allowing colder air to spill into lower latitudes.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Civil rights activist Medgar Evers, who had a second-floor office, began conducting meetings in the downstairs eatery.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Also on Tuesday, Indivisible CT is conducting an anti-ICE rally on the state Capitol lawn, taking political aim at a federal agency that has fallen sharply out of public favor after killing two American citizens in Minnesota and roughing up scores of others.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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The post included a photo of a teen carrying a realistic-looking toy pistol, which was captured by a doorbell camera in 2024, said Ziggy Azarcon, public information officer with the Irvine Police Department.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Blue Ghost will land on the lunar far side carrying LuSee Night, which will deploy directly from the spacecraft.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Channeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channeling. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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