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
Kirby Wilson, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
Excess moisture drips into the V-shape and is then funneled into a container.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The funnel is wide open, welcoming anyone who wants to experience the thrill and connection of ownership.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Verb
From the Centene settlement, the DeSantis administration funneled $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation.
—Kirby Wilson, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
Excess moisture drips into the V-shape and is then funneled into a container.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
Challenges In Collectible Investments Unlike private equity, collectible markets are informal, fragmented, and lightly regulated, lacking standardized deal funnels and data transparency.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The funnel is wide open, welcoming anyone who wants to experience the thrill and connection of ownership.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for funnel
Verb
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Please direct any questions to Chairman Barbara Tillman RPBCchairman@BentonCountyGOP.org.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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There are no federal executions currently scheduled, but last month, Bondi directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty for the first time during Trump’s second term.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The smoke travels up almost 100 feet of steel and copper tubes to the chimney and the world beyond. 21h ago / 1:45 AM PDT Share Panini, water and a telescopic folding stool: how to survive the conclave Alexander Smith Reporting from Vatican City For the avid smokewatcher, preparation is key.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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Among the artifacts recovered were 23 items associated with using psychoactive plants: short snuff tubes, flat tablets, and small spoons, all made of animal bone except for one made of a marine mollusk shell.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 May 2025
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People are lounging on floor cushions, nestled on the couch, mingling and making art by the communal table, and lining up in front of the bar—waiting as the bartender prepares their drink of choice: piping hot tea.—
Jasmine Ting,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Sign up to the newsletter to get this piped straight into your inbox.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 2025
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Edwards channels the horror and wonder of the original Godzilla films while paying loving tribute to the franchise’s weirdest excesses.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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Addressing Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center — the only Democratic witness at the hearing — Crockett channeled her inner Jigsaw and asked to play a little game.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
8 May 2025
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Inefficiencies and exploitation in procurement result in a hidden tax on taxpayers, siphoning billions of dollars each year from critical public programs.—
Eric Steele,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Controversy over the issue erupted when the Desert Sun reported in 2015 that the Forest Service was allowing Nestle, which then ran the operation, to siphon water using a permit that listed 1988 as the expiration date.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
Verb
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In 1914, thieves managed to dislodge one of the bronze children and carry it 150 feet before abandoning the 300-pound figure.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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The unfortunate truth is that blueberries can carry all sorts of unwanted guests, from dirt and debris, tiny bugs like aphids or fruit flies, pesticide residue, bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, or Listeria, mold spores, and even parasites.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The survey of 1,175 U.S. adults was conducted May 1-5 and has a margin of error of ±4 percentage points.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Biologists conduct testing to make decisions about prescribed burns and fuel reduction planning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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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 23 May. 2025.
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