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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
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Adriana Lambarri’s costumes skillfully replicate the actor’s garb in the film while composer/sound designer Jazer Sibley-Schwartz channels at the outset a knowing nod to John Williams’ indelible, two-note cadence of menacing notes announcing the shark’s arrival.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The Announcement The news was shared in a statement posted across ENHYPEN’s official channels.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The announcement was shared in a statement posted across ENHYPEN’s official channels.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Philo’s Essential plan includes more than 120 FAST channels along with its main channel lineup, plus access to more than 80,000 on-demand titles and unlimited DVR with storage up to one year.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
The news was shared in a statement posted across the group’s official channels, where the label said the decision followed extensive discussions about the group’s future direction and the singer’s individual musical ambitions.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Door knocking, social media and broader communications channels, like FEMA's Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) are what Thornton officials used to warn the public about the fire along the greenbelt less than two weeks ago.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Geologists used temperature sensors in the geyser’s runoff channels to monitor these bursts, noting that the current pattern is similar to that observed during the geyser’s 2017 revival.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
With unspoiled beaches, gentle Gulf waters, and sunset skies, Sanibel channels one of Florida’s most restorative weekend escapes.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Something about a collared shirt layered under a sweater that instantly channels academia and class.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
When their son Hamnet dies suddenly, Agnes and William are thrown into unimaginable grief, which the Bard then channels into arguably the most influential play of all time.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026
Intentionally or not, this particular piece channels the emerald Cartier necklace Marjorie Merriweather Post wore to the Palm Beach Everglades Ball in 1929, a transfixing way to make an entrance.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
Zendaya’s Rue is still grappling with the ramifications of her opioid addiction, while Sydney Sweeney’s once sweet Cassie channels her suburban frustrations into courting attention online.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Transcend Time with Florals The dining room sets the stage for Feste’s love of pattern, particularly in the form of House of Hackney’s Flora Fantasia in Ecru, which channels the space’s former ambience.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
In central Iowa, a wave of Cajun and Creole flavor is transforming Des Moines into an unexpected hub of Southern celebration — one that channels the spirit of Mardi Gras and the lively chaos of carnival season.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
Down the road, the synergistic opportunities are potentially more significant for building the profile of both brands, from summer festivals to new retail channels, Magliaro said.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Adriana Lambarri’s costumes skillfully replicate the actor’s garb in the film while composer/sound designer Jazer Sibley-Schwartz channels at the outset a knowing nod to John Williams’ indelible, two-note cadence of menacing notes announcing the shark’s arrival.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The Announcement The news was shared in a statement posted across ENHYPEN’s official channels.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The announcement was shared in a statement posted across ENHYPEN’s official channels.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Philo’s Essential plan includes more than 120 FAST channels along with its main channel lineup, plus access to more than 80,000 on-demand titles and unlimited DVR with storage up to one year.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
The news was shared in a statement posted across the group’s official channels, where the label said the decision followed extensive discussions about the group’s future direction and the singer’s individual musical ambitions.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Door knocking, social media and broader communications channels, like FEMA's Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) are what Thornton officials used to warn the public about the fire along the greenbelt less than two weeks ago.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Geologists used temperature sensors in the geyser’s runoff channels to monitor these bursts, noting that the current pattern is similar to that observed during the geyser’s 2017 revival.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
One Battle After Another is another example of a film that adroitly channels modern anxieties.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
With unspoiled beaches, gentle Gulf waters, and sunset skies, Sanibel channels one of Florida’s most restorative weekend escapes.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Something about a collared shirt layered under a sweater that instantly channels academia and class.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
When their son Hamnet dies suddenly, Agnes and William are thrown into unimaginable grief, which the Bard then channels into arguably the most influential play of all time.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026
Intentionally or not, this particular piece channels the emerald Cartier necklace Marjorie Merriweather Post wore to the Palm Beach Everglades Ball in 1929, a transfixing way to make an entrance.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
Zendaya’s Rue is still grappling with the ramifications of her opioid addiction, while Sydney Sweeney’s once sweet Cassie channels her suburban frustrations into courting attention online.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Transcend Time with Florals The dining room sets the stage for Feste’s love of pattern, particularly in the form of House of Hackney’s Flora Fantasia in Ecru, which channels the space’s former ambience.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
In central Iowa, a wave of Cajun and Creole flavor is transforming Des Moines into an unexpected hub of Southern celebration — one that channels the spirit of Mardi Gras and the lively chaos of carnival season.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channels
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Located on the lake’s northwestern shore, the primarily residential township is widely regarded as one of Michigan’s premier boating communities, where canals, marinas and open water shape everyday life, writes Brendel Clark.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Today, quagga mussels are present in the lower Colorado River and the canals of the Central Arizona Project and Salt River Project.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Right now, our focus is destroying their military capabilities, including those that are used specifically to threaten the straits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The state’s dire budgetary straits have also spurred Democrats to look to fundamentally reform how state budgeting works.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Today, that future knowledge is being shaped by a remarkably narrow group — predominantly white men from the same institutions, networks, and capital pipelines.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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At a certain point, that can begin to hurt the whole local business ecosystem of oil wells, pipelines and the refineries that turn crude oil into gasoline, jet fuel and diesel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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In the show’s understanding of powerful men’s lust for young — often too young — women, Hayley and, subsequently, Yasmin are positioned as conduits between the elite and their transgressive desires, not unlike Ghislaine Maxwell’s role in Epstein’s broader scheme.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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Beneath the deck, or roadway surface, the structure carries sewer, water and recycled water pipelines and conduits for electrical and fiber optic cables.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 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
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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
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Picnic in the shadow of ancient aqueducts.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Students learn how their water travels from the Sierra Nevada through reservoirs, pipes and aqueducts to finally end up in their homes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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As electric vehicle makers struggle to remain relevant, a new competitor is about to hit California’s roads.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Three people were killed in as many crashes on Arkansas roads from Monday to Wednesday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Channels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channels. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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