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as in canals
an open man-made passageway for water
water was drained from the swamp through a specially constructed channel
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as in pipelines
a direct way of passing along information or supplies
you need to make arrangements through the proper channels
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as in conduits
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
had to replace the main water channel
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as in psychics
a person who claims to speak with or for the spirits of the dead
the channel went into a trance and began speaking in what was purported to be the voice of the deceased woman
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as in pipes
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 channels
Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Light woods, clean lines, and a mix of indoor and outdoor lounge areas set a serene tone, with landscaped garden paths and a linear water feature—inspired by traditional irrigation channels—adding to the almost spa-like atmosphere.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
During the war, Iran created a blueprint for global economic leverage, and if the Strait of Hormuz becomes less crucial, Iran and its proxies could threaten other channels and pipelines in the future, noted Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Despite enormous engagement across editorial and social channels, it all gets lost in the feed.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
This encompasses Smosh’s YouTube channels and broader content ecosystem, including series, tentpole events, and live shows, with an emphasis on audience-first programming.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 May 2026
They are followed by two Sidemen channels plus a Ms Rachel channel for toddler learning videos.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Residents typically travel by boat to collect freshwater from channels connected to the Magdalena River, but many of those routes are now blocked.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Sling Blue offers over 40 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage, and the ability to stream on up to three devices at once.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Coastview model, with 1,602 square feet under air, channels a coastal vibe with shades of blue, blue-gray and taupe.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
In suburban Tokyo, a fourteen-year-old krump prodigy channels his unspoken rage into dance while his single mother quietly raises him and his sister, who lives with a disability.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The Moon channels Jupiter’s drive, helping steady effort translate into visible progress.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
The main event, on July 4th, channels the timeless spirit of Americana — hot dogs, fireworks, local food vendors, an artisan market, and high times under the summer sun.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Jaafar effortlessly channels his uncle’s speaking voice, dance moves, mannerisms, and childlike wonder.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Roughly 30 miles west of Dallas, Fort Worth is a rare place that proudly channels the spirit of the American West.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Dazey Den added personality to this casual, boho-style backyard privacy fence with a colorful geometric accent in the form of a giant yellow circle that channels the sun.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
At the 12th-century church, the new iteration of Elegy mourning Palestine occupies five channels, while previous editions mourning the femicide and the Namibian genocide take up one and two, respectively.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
Light woods, clean lines, and a mix of indoor and outdoor lounge areas set a serene tone, with landscaped garden paths and a linear water feature—inspired by traditional irrigation channels—adding to the almost spa-like atmosphere.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
During the war, Iran created a blueprint for global economic leverage, and if the Strait of Hormuz becomes less crucial, Iran and its proxies could threaten other channels and pipelines in the future, noted Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Despite enormous engagement across editorial and social channels, it all gets lost in the feed.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
This encompasses Smosh’s YouTube channels and broader content ecosystem, including series, tentpole events, and live shows, with an emphasis on audience-first programming.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 May 2026
They are followed by two Sidemen channels plus a Ms Rachel channel for toddler learning videos.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Residents typically travel by boat to collect freshwater from channels connected to the Magdalena River, but many of those routes are now blocked.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Sling Blue offers over 40 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage, and the ability to stream on up to three devices at once.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Don’t let the luxury trappings distract you from Charlie Mitchell’s audacious tasting menu, which channels soul-food maximalism through Japanese minimalism.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Coastview model, with 1,602 square feet under air, channels a coastal vibe with shades of blue, blue-gray and taupe.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
In suburban Tokyo, a fourteen-year-old krump prodigy channels his unspoken rage into dance while his single mother quietly raises him and his sister, who lives with a disability.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The Moon channels Jupiter’s drive, helping steady effort translate into visible progress.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
The main event, on July 4th, channels the timeless spirit of Americana — hot dogs, fireworks, local food vendors, an artisan market, and high times under the summer sun.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Jaafar effortlessly channels his uncle’s speaking voice, dance moves, mannerisms, and childlike wonder.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Roughly 30 miles west of Dallas, Fort Worth is a rare place that proudly channels the spirit of the American West.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Dazey Den added personality to this casual, boho-style backyard privacy fence with a colorful geometric accent in the form of a giant yellow circle that channels the sun.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channels
Noun
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The mussels’ tiny larvae have drifted down canals and aqueducts of the State Water Project and have been detected as far south as Bakersfield, Los Angeles and San Diego counties.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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No doubt the collectors are staying at the Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, which make up for the inconvenience of leaving the vicinity of San Marco with the unparalleled luxury and complete insulation from the masses crawling over the canals.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
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To be sure, many of its rinks were in dire financial straits when Black Bear purchased them and might not have stayed open otherwise.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The program has hit dire straits in recent years, with many counties freezing enrollment or opening waitlists.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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South Korean memory chip maker SK Hynix is fielding offers from big tech firms to invest in specific production pipelines in order to ramp memory chip production, Reuters reported last week.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Madani also noted the slick is near a zone with a heavy concentration of pipelines and energy infrastructure.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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But there’s a semi-true idea that children are doing so at an incredibly rapid pace, and stories can be conduits for emotional growth, wonder, and empathy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Likewise, electrical conduits are hidden on the top of the beams and centered down the skylight to leave the focus on the old structure and new walls.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The town, about 25 miles southwest of Daytona Beach, Florida, is home to mediums, psychics and healers, many practicing out of their homes.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Think past life regression meditations, tarot and oracle card readings, and even sessions with psychics.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company has raced to lock in distribution, securing a high-profile partnership with retail brokerage Robinhood that pipes its markets directly into mainstream trading apps used by millions of Americans.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The kitchen also pipes its own spiral sausage using a Calabrian pepper pork sausage from Lottie’s Meats, a Denver business started by sisters Chelsey and Cassie Maschhoff.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The mussels’ tiny larvae have drifted down canals and aqueducts of the State Water Project and have been detected as far south as Bakersfield, Los Angeles and San Diego counties.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The tunnel would create a second route to transport water from new intakes on the Sacramento River to the south side of the Delta, where pumps send water into the aqueducts of the State Water Project.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Extending housing to remote areas requires new roads, water systems, sewers, schools, and fire protection, all of which are costly and often opposed by local governments.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The tech giant has also committed to investments in schools and nonprofit organizations in Richland Parish, as well as more than $300 million to help improve local infrastructure, from roads to wastewater management.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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“Channels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channels. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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