Synonyms of channeling

channeling

verb

variants or channelling

present participle of channel

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• directing
• funneling
• conducting
• carrying
• channelizing
• siphoning
• piping
• focusing
• canalizing
• transmitting
• conveying
• consolidating
• concentrating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of channeling

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

Ly spoke from experience, since she’s created an entirely new corner of her online world by channeling her inner crazy cat mom. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Caroll designed the interiors herself, channeling the minimal, functional elements of Bauhaus, Scandinavian, and Japanese design. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Lady jacket + capri pants + kitten heels A monochromatic outfit never fails to look polished, channeling classic Audrey Hepburn vibes. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 July 2026

Who better to grill Sessa on channeling Bourdain than the latter's longtime collaborator, NYT best-selling author Laurie Woolever? — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026

Scissorhands was joined by a Captain Jack Sparrow cosplayer channeling the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and a Willy Wonka cosplayer dressed up from 2005’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026

Pax, the glamorous international operators who’ve flocked to fill the waters of the Nile with swanky boats as the allure of channeling your inner, slightly less murderous Agatha Christie grow stronger than ever. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026