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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
Conveying quiet luxury requires channeling a certain palette of hues and tones to match that mood.
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Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 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
Yet this is truly an ensemble show, in which each performer has multiple opportunities to shine, executing some splendidly silly bits together, such as delivering CPR to a sandwich or convincingly channeling their inner tots during some post-bedtime horseplay.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Friends describe Lemon as relentless, channeling every attempt to hold him back into motivation to push harder.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
From the earliest glimpses of new color to Valentine’s Day to channeling stir-craziness into spring cleaning, our friends at ALDI have stocked their February Finds to make sure you’re covered for all 28 days—and then some.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Margot Robbie’s Wuthering Heights wardrobe has already made headlines for its fantastical, whimsical, and at times NSFW interpretation of period drama style ahead of the film’s February 13 release—and the Barbie star is channeling Catherine Earnshaw off-screen for her latest outing.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
To this end, channeling EU resources and funding from global financial institutions towards the country's post-war recovery — and industry — will be a prerequisite.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Trump tackles affordability … by channeling Democrats?
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 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
Yet this is truly an ensemble show, in which each performer has multiple opportunities to shine, executing some splendidly silly bits together, such as delivering CPR to a sandwich or convincingly channeling their inner tots during some post-bedtime horseplay.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Friends describe Lemon as relentless, channeling every attempt to hold him back into motivation to push harder.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
From the earliest glimpses of new color to Valentine’s Day to channeling stir-craziness into spring cleaning, our friends at ALDI have stocked their February Finds to make sure you’re covered for all 28 days—and then some.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Margot Robbie’s Wuthering Heights wardrobe has already made headlines for its fantastical, whimsical, and at times NSFW interpretation of period drama style ahead of the film’s February 13 release—and the Barbie star is channeling Catherine Earnshaw off-screen for her latest outing.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
To this end, channeling EU resources and funding from global financial institutions towards the country's post-war recovery — and industry — will be a prerequisite.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Trump tackles affordability … by channeling Democrats?
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channeling
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The city’s Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday signed an executive order directing city police to investigate and document alleged misconduct by federal immigration officers with an eye toward prosecution.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Beginning Sunday, airports will have videos and signage with QR codes directing travelers to the ConfirmID website.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Border Patrol needs to return to the border, and DHS must stop funneling money to the creation of new detention centers.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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With an eye toward driving those gains further, the port is funneling efforts into projects like a collaboration with the South Coast Air Quality Management District to develop zero-emissions infrastructure.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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What to know about the family The FBI has been assisting Pima County investigators in the case, providing technical and analytical support, such as going through cell phone and cell tower data, conducting interviews and reviewing tips.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Harbaugh spent the past week conducting virtual interviews with candidates, with finalists expected to travel to New Jersey for in-person interviews this week.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The stars are going to be carrying the Olympic torches.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The small plane was carrying two crew members and 13 passengers, including Diógenes Quintero, 36, a member of the House of Representatives for Catatumbo, the airline said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Channeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channeling. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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