Synonyms of funnel

funnel 1 of 2

verb

as in to direct

to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway

funneled endless time and money into his misguided pet project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• direct
• pipe
• channel
• siphon
• carry
• conduct
• channelize
• canalize
• focus
• convey
• transmit
• consolidate
• concentrate

funnel

2 of 2

noun

as in tube

Related Words

• tube
• horn
• cornet
• cornucopia

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of funnel

Verb

With deposits in China generating low returns and no access to more lucrative foreign assets to invest in, wealthy individuals and business owners have sought to find ways to funnel their money out of the country. — Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026

Since June's election, Super PACs associated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee have funneled more than $5 million into the East Bay race on ads supporting Hernandez, according to Politico. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Noun

Whether those impressions lead to a sale is left for someone further down the funnel to figure out. — Ivan Doruda, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The AccuWeather team will be looking for smaller storm cells breaking off of the main line, which would give them freedom to begin rotating and potentially spin off a tornado funnel. — Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026