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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 funnels
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
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
The images will be on billboards and taxi tops around town and will be featured on both Wells’ and Jack Victor’s social media and web channels.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
In his elevated role, Schwenz will lead the guild’s communications strategy, including oversight of the DGA Monthly as well as the DGA website and social channels.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Nylon threads run through fabric channels, connected to compact motors that act as synthetic tendons.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
That means encouraging teams to slow down, check sender info, confirm requests through other channels and report anything that feels off.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Sinclair and Nexstar own local TV channels with ABC affiliates.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
Sling Orange is one of the best streaming options for the WNBA Playoffs with the service’s low monthly price and selection of channels that includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 (for ABC simulcast games) and more than 30 other sports, news and entertainment networks.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Toni Collette plays the enigmatic woman who runs the joint, complete with oversize glasses, flowing hippie hair, and a bell that channels Weapons’s Aunt Gladys.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
In Vermont, Lake Champlain Chocolates channels revenue into climate- resilience projects with cocoa cooperatives, from shade-tree planting to soil restoration.
—Felipe Arango, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The company successfully tested microfluidic cooling, a system that channels liquid directly inside a chip to remove heat.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Isabella Briggs channels her preppy style at the alice + olivia Spring/Summer presentation in New York.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Flexus by Spring Step Giller Boiled Wool Clogs With their stunning bordeaux coloring and easy slip-on design, these clogs are a cozy and functional statement piece for the season that channels the witchy fall style of iconic films like Practical Magic and The Craft.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
Creating a pumpkin fairy village channels a whimsical aesthetic that still screams fall.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Lola, Belly channels a lot of Laurel in this last episode.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
There’s also kid-friendly programming from channels like Mother Goose Club for parents who need backup entertainment options mid-flight.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
The images will be on billboards and taxi tops around town and will be featured on both Wells’ and Jack Victor’s social media and web channels.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
In his elevated role, Schwenz will lead the guild’s communications strategy, including oversight of the DGA Monthly as well as the DGA website and social channels.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Nylon threads run through fabric channels, connected to compact motors that act as synthetic tendons.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
That means encouraging teams to slow down, check sender info, confirm requests through other channels and report anything that feels off.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Sinclair and Nexstar own local TV channels with ABC affiliates.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
Sling Orange is one of the best streaming options for the WNBA Playoffs with the service’s low monthly price and selection of channels that includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 (for ABC simulcast games) and more than 30 other sports, news and entertainment networks.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
To be sure, the designer channels his colorful world, feelings and personal journey in his sustainable brand.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Toni Collette plays the enigmatic woman who runs the joint, complete with oversize glasses, flowing hippie hair, and a bell that channels Weapons’s Aunt Gladys.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
In Vermont, Lake Champlain Chocolates channels revenue into climate- resilience projects with cocoa cooperatives, from shade-tree planting to soil restoration.
—Felipe Arango, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The company successfully tested microfluidic cooling, a system that channels liquid directly inside a chip to remove heat.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Isabella Briggs channels her preppy style at the alice + olivia Spring/Summer presentation in New York.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Flexus by Spring Step Giller Boiled Wool Clogs With their stunning bordeaux coloring and easy slip-on design, these clogs are a cozy and functional statement piece for the season that channels the witchy fall style of iconic films like Practical Magic and The Craft.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
Creating a pumpkin fairy village channels a whimsical aesthetic that still screams fall.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Lola, Belly channels a lot of Laurel in this last episode.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channels
Noun
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Resident parrots, monkeys, and sea turtles delight guests, while the beach, multiple swimming pools, and a series of freshwater canals, traversable by boat, provide non-stop activity options.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Iconic sites like Venice’s canals, Florence’s art galleries, Rome’s historic landmarks, and the Amalfi Coast's picturesque towns—like Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello—become easily accessible.—
Andrea Grisdale,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Ferry service in the winter, however, is dependent on ice coverage in the straits.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Both capitals sit along the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits, home to busy shipping lanes which connect the North Sea to the Baltic Sea.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Leadership in batteries, robotics and automation brings economies of scale and deep R&D pipelines that can be redirected toward military use.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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That requires South African businesses hiring Nigerian engineers, Egyptian venture capitalists funding Ethiopian startups, entrepreneurs in the diaspora building talent pipelines across the continent.—
Emeka Ajene,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The San Pablo Bay Pipeline is the larger of two conduits carrying crude to Northern California.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The project also includes the resurfacing and restriping of the existing parking lot, new accessible parking spaces, new streetlights, conduits for future vehicle charging stations, the replacement of walkways, and stormwater improvements.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Willing to try anything, Mary began speaking to alleged psychics.—
Bjorn Dihle,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Murderous beasts, brain-eating zombies, a school filled with werewolves, psychics and other Outcasts, and a tangle of mysteries.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Making matters worse for Allaire and his colleagues, the Rhode Island 401(a) account automatically funnels many participants into a costly product that generates profits to TIAA, the huge New York financial firm designated by the state to handle the plan.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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On Earth, our magnetic field funnels those particles toward the poles, giving rise to the famous northern and southern lights.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For millennia, qanats—ingenious underground aqueducts—balanced survival with scarcity across the central plateau of Iran.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Pipes are painted like tree trunks, flumes are supported by faux crumbling aqueducts, waterfalls gush through holes in the hulls of boats and sails hang overhead to protect from the searing sun.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The meandering layout of Milan predates cars, so expect to get your steps in on the narrow and winding roads.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Oil money bought the county new paved roads, a large community center, and a new water system.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Channels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channels. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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