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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
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
These new programs, which are highlighted on Vizio’s home screen and made available via free streaming channels, bolster the promise of the Walmart’s decision to buy Vizio.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Administrators can also set limits for token spend, both for individual channels and the organization—likely an attempt to ease some of the simmering concerns about the cost of AI tools.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
While an initial spike in fuel costs caused a temporary pullback in longer-distance shopping trips in March, the data shows that consumer driving habits quickly rebounded by April, signaling strong offline shopping intent rather than a permanent shift to online channels.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Anyone can watch on Agibot’s X and YouTube channels.
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John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a technique to carve microscopic liquid-cooling channels directly inside silicon semiconductor chips.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
As the original name implies, its initial mission was producing shows for NBCU’s cable channels, primarily USA and Syfy.
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Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Backdoor betting refers to wagering through less regulated channels like prediction markets, rather than highly regulated state casinos and sportsbooks.
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Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Through a dual-timeline structure, Ward channels her profound grief into a searing indictment of American society.
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Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Saodimallsu Puff Short-sleeve Cardigan This undeniably adorable puff-sleeve cardigan impressively channels Anthropologie's hard-to-achieve vintage-meets-feminine-meets-modern vibe, but for only $34.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
And then my character channels a little of that Bogart sensibility from The Big Sleep.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Take a retired superintendent in my neighborhood who channels decades of leadership into community impact — serving on a childcare center board, leading a children's choir, and volunteering at a local health program.
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Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The brand channels its Ukrainian roots with beautiful embroidery on traditional silhouettes, then easily shifts into contemporary minimalism with an edge that never abandons its cultural and aesthetic roots.
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Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
In 2012, Lancôme launched La Vie Est Belle women’s fragrance, with Julia Roberts as its ambassador, who channels a message of happiness.
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Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
At the Discovery Building, however, this wasn’t possible, so Broughton instead designed a huge wind deflector that channels gusts over the roof before deflecting them down the facade, pushing snow away from the building’s base.
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Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
Noun
Tourism and city officials say that marketplace channels festival foot traffic directly to Black entrepreneurs and helps keep dollars circulating in local neighborhoods long after the stages go dark.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
These new programs, which are highlighted on Vizio’s home screen and made available via free streaming channels, bolster the promise of the Walmart’s decision to buy Vizio.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Administrators can also set limits for token spend, both for individual channels and the organization—likely an attempt to ease some of the simmering concerns about the cost of AI tools.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
While an initial spike in fuel costs caused a temporary pullback in longer-distance shopping trips in March, the data shows that consumer driving habits quickly rebounded by April, signaling strong offline shopping intent rather than a permanent shift to online channels.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Anyone can watch on Agibot’s X and YouTube channels.
—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a technique to carve microscopic liquid-cooling channels directly inside silicon semiconductor chips.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
As the original name implies, its initial mission was producing shows for NBCU’s cable channels, primarily USA and Syfy.
—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Backdoor betting refers to wagering through less regulated channels like prediction markets, rather than highly regulated state casinos and sportsbooks.
—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Verb
This guest channels major Chloé energy by styling belted, muted pink jeans with a romantic yet structured ruffled blouse, platform clogs, round sunnies, and a top-handle bag.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Through a dual-timeline structure, Ward channels her profound grief into a searing indictment of American society.
—
Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Saodimallsu Puff Short-sleeve Cardigan This undeniably adorable puff-sleeve cardigan impressively channels Anthropologie's hard-to-achieve vintage-meets-feminine-meets-modern vibe, but for only $34.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
And then my character channels a little of that Bogart sensibility from The Big Sleep.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Take a retired superintendent in my neighborhood who channels decades of leadership into community impact — serving on a childcare center board, leading a children's choir, and volunteering at a local health program.
—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The brand channels its Ukrainian roots with beautiful embroidery on traditional silhouettes, then easily shifts into contemporary minimalism with an edge that never abandons its cultural and aesthetic roots.
—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
In 2012, Lancôme launched La Vie Est Belle women’s fragrance, with Julia Roberts as its ambassador, who channels a message of happiness.
—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
At the Discovery Building, however, this wasn’t possible, so Broughton instead designed a huge wind deflector that channels gusts over the roof before deflecting them down the facade, pushing snow away from the building’s base.
—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channels
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The First Alert Weather team will continue monitoring area creeks, canals, rivers and other bodies of water for lingering high water issues and will provide updates if conditions change.
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Posing for pictures along Amsterdam's famous canals, Zendaya rocked a bold-shoulder military jacket complete with tails, which featured ribbon embroidery along the front.
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But there's three channels through the straits.
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The Mexican-American War had left Mexico in dire financial straits; to pay down its debts, the Mexican government agreed to sell about 30,000 square miles of land in Arizona south of the Gila River, and in New Mexico west of the Rio Grande, for $10 million (about $400 million today).
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Young also noted that Iran’s Gulf neighbors will invest in pipelines to avoid oil flows through the strait, which allowed for the transit of 20 million barrels a day before the war began.
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Traditional dubbing pipelines have struggled to keep pace with microdrama’s release cadence, and existing AI dubbing tools have drawn criticism for flat or artificially rendered performances.
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But the outlets require frequent inspections and maintenance when used continuously, which means that one of the four conduits will routinely be offline.
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The Del Mar City Council approved a resolution June 2 setting a June 3 deadline for properties in Work Zone 1 of undergrounding District x1A, which includes San Dieguito Drive and Orbita Road, for property owners to install lateral conduits.
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Terazawa is working on her second novel, Curse Him, a surreal and tense autofiction accounting for three summer months of being scammed by psychics in a small Appalachian town.
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For generations, people have turned to psychics, astrology charts or tarot cards for reassurance.
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The company also currently pipes water to 26 of its own data centers, and is working on more than 100 more such water reclamation projects.
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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.
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Despite the dilapidated state, the couple fell in love with its ancient olive trees, a creek and a network of aqueducts winding through the fields.
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The rolling landscape, nestled between a nature preserve and a cattle ranch, had silvery groves of ancient olive trees, a meandering creek, and a network of antique aqueducts snaking through the fields.
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The suspect continued driving through the windy roads near Castaic Lake as officers trailed behind.
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.
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“Channels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channels. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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