Thesaurus results for FUNNEL

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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

Relevance

funnel

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of funnel

Verb

Public and private funding agencies use their funding power to set priorities and funnel scientific research accordingly in meeting specific targets and addressing problems in need of urgent attention. —

Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026 Those funds were then funneled to McCluskie through various entities. —

Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

Noun

Here, surfers, golfers and beachgoers alike funnel in for breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, shrimp tacos, burgers and cocktails mere steps from the sand. —

Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 Style a pair of black capris with a funnel neck jacket and heeled thong sandals à la Kendall Jenner, or go for a capri legging with flats. —

ABC News, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for funnel

Recent Examples of Synonyms for funnel

Verb

The candidates themselves seemed low-energy, even with their jabs — which were largely directed at Becerra, as Mark said.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Another incident identified by police allegedly occurred on March 27, when Berrios-Otero allegedly motioned for a 4-year-old child to sit on his lap and directed him to get a blanket, according to the warrant affidavits.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026