Thesaurus results for CHANNELIZING

channelizing

verb

present participle of channelize

as in directing

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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In 1992, Congress enacted a federal law directing the service academies and senior war colleges to boost their civilian academic ranks.

— James LaPorta, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Employers are strategically directing pay to top performers and critical skills, adapting to local market dynamics, and focusing on total rewards, including benefits and employee well-being.

— John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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Ramona’s retaliation in her argument with Oona was that the latter was channeling her mother’s abandonment issues into their relationship.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
During the Wicked press tour, though, Grande fully embraced the art of method dressing by channeling Glinda through a wardrobe of ethereal silhouettes and shades of pink that blurred the lines between character and celebrity.

— Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026

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Another study, published in 2023, suggested the lack of sudden, major floodwaters funneling into Lake Cahuilla, the larger historical predecessor to the Salton Sea, may have something to do with it.

— Rong-Gong Lin II Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
Bertha’s moisture began funneling into that region in earnest on Wednesday, setting the stage for a new flood threat.

— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

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While conducting a raid on his home Monday, federal agents seized 14 devices, including a hard drive and USB drive containing child pornography.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Taiwan military personnel conducting a live-fire exercise on Zhongfu Beach in New Taipei City as part of the annual exercise on Wednesday.

— Reuters, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026

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