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
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Recent Examples of funnel
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Her earnings from the We TV reality show have been funneled into the account.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 24 May 2025
Tim Gruber, New York Times, 18 May 2025
As a nice touch, a funnel is included for easy pouring.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2025
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Verb
Police funneled people through the open streets between the barricades that blocked off 7th Ave.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Her earnings from the We TV reality show have been funneled into the account.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 24 May 2025
Noun
The mines in the state’s Iron Range, where Mr. Bird was born and raised — and where his father, grandfather and great-grandfather worked in the pits before him — sit atop a domestic supply funnel.
—Tim Gruber, New York Times, 18 May 2025
As a nice touch, a funnel is included for easy pouring.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for funnel
Verb
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But after the Supreme Court set the historical tradition test in its 2022 decision known as Bruen, the justices directed the appeals court to reconsider its ruling.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Currently, the state attorney general has directed local law enforcement agencies not to assist federal authorities in civil immigration enforcement.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Two of the visible Air tubes on the heel host Lego branding, including a Minifigure head at the rear, and iridescent detailing is used for the midfoot shank and mustache.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Pros: A little goes a long way, so the small tube will last.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Verb
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If making ahead of time, refrigerate until ready to use; if using a ziplock bag, cut off the tip of one of the bottom corners before piping the aioli.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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The team does not appear to be interested in piping DolphinGemma's output right into the CHAT audio transducer for the animals to hear.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Allow your ideas and insights to be channeled into tangible aspects of your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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There were some people who would rather that someone was channeling their angst and their frustration and venting it on the web.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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There was no free agency, no World Hockey Association siphoning off talent as in the 1970s, no true NHL entry draft.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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The reality is that siphoning road dollars for public transit would mean that critical projects to repair functionally obsolete bridges and unsafe roads in Cook County and across the state would no longer proceed as planned.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Grand theft is a felony that can carry a prison sentence of up to 14 years.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2025
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Previous studies have indicated that pure-breed cats are more likely to carry the long-type gene. Of the cats in the study, many of the mixed breed felines were former strays, suggesting that rescue cats may be more vocal.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
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In the front office, the numbers can be used to conduct player modeling, create athletic scores, estimate the contract value of players based on age, position and other factors, predict compensatory draft picks and gauge value in prospective trades.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Deadline reported that an exit poll conducted on the opening weekend of Sinners set out to break down why people went to see the film on the big screen.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Those changes include channelizing the bay in some places and transforming it into dunes and marshland in others.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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The statement is in effect until 8 p.m. Caught in a rip: How to stay safe Rip currents are channelized currents of water flowing away from shore at surf beaches.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Funnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funnel. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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