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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
Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The University of Minnesota Extension recommends using warm water to melt small channels through the ice as a temporary solution.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Tecovas After testing the waters successfully through its own channels, Tecovas brought its apparel collection to Dallas in a move to build a wholesale business.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Attendees can check out wireless headphones and tune into multiple channels featuring live performances from Francesca Eva, Kid Clay, Evie The Cool and Jukie Tha Kidd.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Warner wants to spin off its basic cable channels to facilitate the Netflix deal.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
By partnering with creators, acquiring existing channels, and building new channels, Big Shot will leverage audience data to understand what characters resonate, what storytelling works, and what drives engagement.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Fronted by Elizabeth Gillies, the cinematic campaign for the line channels old-Hollywood glamour in a luxury hotel setting, perfectly matching the collection’s refined mood.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Paramount, on the other hand, has argued that the channels have little to no equity value.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
The Chilean musician channels the spirit of classic perreo on a reggaeton album shaped by sleek hooks and guided by the twists and turns of battle rap.
—Tomás Gauna, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
Williams mixes country, blues, folk music, and rock into an album that channels today’s angst as well as resentments as old as class struggle itself.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
The design is stellar and channels the location beautifully, the service is warm and professional, the beach and the natural setting cannot be beat, and perhaps most importantly—and, hardest to pull off—the vibe is just so good.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Izakaya, particularly, makes an ideal stop with a dark, moody interior that channels the feel of a Japanese alleyway bar.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The dance party held at the Vermont and organized by Club 90s, channels the sensuous vacation-from-reality energy adored by fans of the TV show, and the book series it’s based on, that premiered in November and became a breakout hit for HBO Max.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Klee’s Bavarian Don Giovanni, drawn from the artist’s 1919 composition, introduces an inventive daily color-shifting calendar window, while Pollock’s Alchemy channels the expressive splatter of mid-century abstraction through bold, layered prints.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
This weeknight-friendly, saucy bake, with tender bites of chicken and broccoli, channels a Midwestern casserole in a healthy way.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Start by reviewing your team’s communication channels and project boards early in Q1.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The University of Minnesota Extension recommends using warm water to melt small channels through the ice as a temporary solution.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Tecovas After testing the waters successfully through its own channels, Tecovas brought its apparel collection to Dallas in a move to build a wholesale business.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Attendees can check out wireless headphones and tune into multiple channels featuring live performances from Francesca Eva, Kid Clay, Evie The Cool and Jukie Tha Kidd.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Warner wants to spin off its basic cable channels to facilitate the Netflix deal.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
By partnering with creators, acquiring existing channels, and building new channels, Big Shot will leverage audience data to understand what characters resonate, what storytelling works, and what drives engagement.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Fronted by Elizabeth Gillies, the cinematic campaign for the line channels old-Hollywood glamour in a luxury hotel setting, perfectly matching the collection’s refined mood.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Paramount, on the other hand, has argued that the channels have little to no equity value.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
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The burgundy and soft petal duo sweetly channels Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day, but are more than wearable year round.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
The Chilean musician channels the spirit of classic perreo on a reggaeton album shaped by sleek hooks and guided by the twists and turns of battle rap.
—Tomás Gauna, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
Williams mixes country, blues, folk music, and rock into an album that channels today’s angst as well as resentments as old as class struggle itself.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
The design is stellar and channels the location beautifully, the service is warm and professional, the beach and the natural setting cannot be beat, and perhaps most importantly—and, hardest to pull off—the vibe is just so good.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Izakaya, particularly, makes an ideal stop with a dark, moody interior that channels the feel of a Japanese alleyway bar.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The dance party held at the Vermont and organized by Club 90s, channels the sensuous vacation-from-reality energy adored by fans of the TV show, and the book series it’s based on, that premiered in November and became a breakout hit for HBO Max.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Klee’s Bavarian Don Giovanni, drawn from the artist’s 1919 composition, introduces an inventive daily color-shifting calendar window, while Pollock’s Alchemy channels the expressive splatter of mid-century abstraction through bold, layered prints.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
This weeknight-friendly, saucy bake, with tender bites of chicken and broccoli, channels a Midwestern casserole in a healthy way.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channels
Noun
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Delhi was designed around its banks in the 17th century, when the river fed the canals that cooled royal palaces.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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After the canals were finished, many settled in Mexicali and started restaurants and other small businesses in La Chinesca (Chinatown).—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But Johnson’s camp maintains the mayor is in no dire straits.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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There’s been a lot of discussion about the dire straits of masculinity right now, and how women feel about men’s emotional availability, their ability to be vulnerable without being complete wussies.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2026
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Not cleaner stuff like natural gas — Maura shut down two pipelines, remember?—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Some future-of-work experts, including Mark Beasley, professor and director at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management, believe a critical thinking gap, not an AI skills gap, will pose a serious threat to organizational pipelines and business operations.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Drawing on the ancient tradition of praying to venerable trees — seen as conduits between heaven and earth — the installation reframes the practice as a symbolic bridge between Eastern spirituality and Western luxury.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Flag and general officers are not mere conduits of orders.—
Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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The update will set rules for the Sacramento River and the rest of the Delta, where pumps operated by state and federal agencies send water flowing in aqueducts to farmlands and cities.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ancient Origins reported that the researchers analyzed the carbonate incrustations, or the buildup in the city’s pipes, as well as deposits in the aqueducts and water towers built later on.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Jan. 2026
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Very cold air already in place will allow snow to accumulate quickly across the region, sticking to roads, bridges and untreated surfaces with little melting.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some North Texas roads may still be hazardous into Thursday morning’s commute, even after ice melting Wednesday, officials with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Channels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channels. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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