variants
or channelled
as in funneled
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
Bronstein channeled Cronenbergian body horror for the scene, including practical effects.
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Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Overall, his outfit channeled heritage menswear with references to midcentury menswear.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Justin and Hailey channeled Ron and Kim Possible from the iconic Disney Channel show Kim Possible, while Jack Blues went as Ron's pet naked mole rat Rufus.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The Vikings channelled that energy to begin the second half as stand-in quarterbackCarson Wentz led a nine play 59-yard drive that ended in a three-yard Jordan Mason run up the middle to give the Vikings a 14-10 advantage.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Ray had already channelled the antic, subversive spirit of Dada and Surrealism with a series of readymade sculptures that included a flatiron studded with a row of tacks.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Allow your ideas and insights to be channeled into tangible aspects of your life.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Natasha Zinko channeled hipster party vibes with low-rise jeans, bootcut jeans and dirty washes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Naturally, Harris’s fashion choice for the night also channeled this very spirit.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Overall, his outfit channeled heritage menswear with references to midcentury menswear.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Justin and Hailey channeled Ron and Kim Possible from the iconic Disney Channel show Kim Possible, while Jack Blues went as Ron's pet naked mole rat Rufus.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The Vikings channelled that energy to begin the second half as stand-in quarterbackCarson Wentz led a nine play 59-yard drive that ended in a three-yard Jordan Mason run up the middle to give the Vikings a 14-10 advantage.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Ray had already channelled the antic, subversive spirit of Dada and Surrealism with a series of readymade sculptures that included a flatiron studded with a row of tacks.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
Allow your ideas and insights to be channeled into tangible aspects of your life.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Natasha Zinko channeled hipster party vibes with low-rise jeans, bootcut jeans and dirty washes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Naturally, Harris’s fashion choice for the night also channeled this very spirit.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channeled
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Propes funneled this tour’s fundraising efforts toward Undue Medical Debt, a nonprofit organization that buys medical debt in large swaths with donor contributions.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
10 Oct. 2025
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The investments over several years could be funneled into plants — including re-openings, hiring and new models — in states such as Illinois and Michigan, the people said.—
Gabrielle Coppola,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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But one scholar, Anthony Grafton, who about thirty years ago published Forgers and Critics, focused on how in the early modern period, there was this enormous flourishing not only of culture but also of liars.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Labrador's case is just one of two focused on the issue of trans athletes in women's sports that will be heard by the Supreme Court.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The cops theorize that Daniel siphoned off the money into his own account and faked his death, with plans to escape with the cash.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
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Once the lithium is being developed, the money will need to go to the State coffers and cannot be siphoned off by the typical corruption that has long bedeviled the country.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Written and directed by Rel Dowdell, Train Ride unfolds on the campus of Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest historically Black college.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Anderson was referring to Anemone in his email, which is directed by Day-Lewis’s son, Ronan.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Large buyers of electricity typically pay lower rates because the distribution infrastructure is less complex; power needs to be piped to one location rather than hundreds or thousands of homes, said Johnson.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Also, a signature JPMorgan scent will be piped through the building.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
9 Oct. 2025
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An investigation was conducted, but Creech said he was not asked for a statement.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The poll was conducted by KFF, the nonpartisan health research organization.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Channeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channeled. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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