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
Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Working outside the Hollywood funnel doesn’t mean total freedom.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 30 June 2025
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 July 2025
Other requirements and National Patient Safety goals will be funneled into The Joint Commission's National Performance Goals (NPGs).
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Verb
But for months last year, navigating past this store was akin to driving through a cheap carnival show that lacked only a Tilt-A-Whirl and a funnel cake stand.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Working outside the Hollywood funnel doesn’t mean total freedom.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 30 June 2025
Noun
Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias has lost his bid to thwart a Kansas law banning foreign actors from funneling money into state-level ballot initiatives.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 July 2025
Other requirements and National Patient Safety goals will be funneled into The Joint Commission's National Performance Goals (NPGs).
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for funnel
Verb
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Perhaps even more ominously for wind and solar, the order further directs Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to conduct a major, 45-day review to identify any administrative policies under his jurisdiction which provide preferential treatment for wind and solar projects and move to correct them.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The duo won Emmys for their work on both limited series, with Hanks winning an additional Emmy for directing an episode of Band of Brothers. —R.Y. The 2000s saw Hanks starring in some of his most crowd-pleasing movies.—
Rachel Yang,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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Housed in its signature slim silver tube, this sheer yet buildable lip color delivers a rich plum tint that magically flatters nearly everyone.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 July 2025
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Its attached solar panel charges all day, then automatically lights up the glass tube after hours for easier nighttime reading of the gauge.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
Verb
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That hot water is piped to buildings downtown, and arrives at about 170 degrees.—
Ian Max Stevenson
Updated July 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2025
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Dessert doesn't disappoint, as in the passion fruit and mint gelato scoops piped with macambo mousse.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Finish off the look with a chic scarf top and statement earrings to channel your inner Italian screen siren along the Amalfi Coast this summer, and wear them well into cooler weather thanks to the thicker drape.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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Available exclusively to guests staying in the resort’s private villas (already a flex), this new package is all about channeling La Dolce Vita.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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But Kevin also wondered what would happen to the other people whose money got siphoned up by the fake Middlesex account.—
Cezary Podkul,
ProPublica,
25 June 2025
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New aid system criticized Israel and the U.S. say Hamas has siphoned aid from the U.N.-run system, while U.N. officials say there is no evidence of systematic diversion.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Tommy John surgery typically carries a recovery timeline of at least 12 months, which would put Schmidt on track to miss a sizable portion of next season, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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One big winner carries the fund, while generally nine others are duds or all-out failures.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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In fact, nearly 9 million biopsy procedures were conducted in 2022 alone.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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According to the representative, an autopsy will not be conducted as Madsen's cardiologist has already signed the death certificate.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 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 14 Jul. 2025.
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