as in channels
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
channelized all of his resources into winning that state's crucial primary
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The show channels a certain energetic, zany sense of humor viewers could recognize from their own adolescent friendships and antics, culminating in a five-season run and a 2021–2023 revival on Paramount+.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026 -
As New York City's first lady, Rama Duwaji channels art-world chic.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
1 Jan. 2026
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Neil Sheehan, who directs Woolpert’s data center design team, said public scrutiny isn’t the only factor in clients’ new attention to aesthetics.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gilroy penned the script and directs.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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An antenna then funnels the signal into a narrow, flexible waveguide.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 Dec. 2025
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Every imitation pulls money away from small designers and funnels it into fast-fashion giants that fuel climate change, harm the environment, and further destabilize the very small businesses that drive true creativity.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
9 Dec. 2025
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Yasmin Espinoza, whose grandmother was deported despite being born in Arizona, now carries her passport everywhere.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rams running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for 102 rushing yards on 24 carries.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Channelizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channelizes. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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