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also funnelling
as in directing
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 funneling
Porter has slammed lawmakers, including Democrats, for stock trading and funneling earmark funding to their home districts, arguing that such practices breed corruption and mistrust in Congress.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The find included six large rooms, including one almost 1,000 square feet in area, and the remains of olive oil production equipment, channels for funneling the oil into collection basins, a cistern for storing the oil, and pieces of ceramic vessels.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
The Spurs are up on them, swiping at the ball, trapping Edwards and funneling all action to Wembanyama.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Thorsen began funneling the funds elsewhere, prosecutors said.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 8 May 2026
This area was ground zero for funneling OxyContin and its generic equivalent, oxycodone, to virtually every state east of the Mississippi.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Big Tech talent exodus fuels startup boom Silver is one of several former top researchers at Big Tech companies who've jumped ship to launch their own AI labs in recent months, with investors funneling billions of dollars into the ventures.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Gandi Mohamed later pled guilty to money laundering for funneling fraud proceeds.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
To reduce reliance on maritime routes, China has over recent decades built costly pipelines funnelling oil and gas over land from Central Asia, Russia and Myanmar.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The find included six large rooms, including one almost 1,000 square feet in area, and the remains of olive oil production equipment, channels for funneling the oil into collection basins, a cistern for storing the oil, and pieces of ceramic vessels.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
The Spurs are up on them, swiping at the ball, trapping Edwards and funneling all action to Wembanyama.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Thorsen began funneling the funds elsewhere, prosecutors said.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 8 May 2026
This area was ground zero for funneling OxyContin and its generic equivalent, oxycodone, to virtually every state east of the Mississippi.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Big Tech talent exodus fuels startup boom Silver is one of several former top researchers at Big Tech companies who've jumped ship to launch their own AI labs in recent months, with investors funneling billions of dollars into the ventures.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Gandi Mohamed later pled guilty to money laundering for funneling fraud proceeds.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
To reduce reliance on maritime routes, China has over recent decades built costly pipelines funnelling oil and gas over land from Central Asia, Russia and Myanmar.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funneling
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Beyond acting, McKidd has also become a major creative force behind the camera, directing more than 45 episodes of Grey's Anatomy — including the gripping season 22 finale.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The Scottish actor, 52, joined Season 5 in 2008 and has remained a regular series star ever since, portraying the complex and good-hearted doctor while also directing 49 episodes, more than anyone else.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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These are some of the heaviest grooves that Seefeel have created in ages, channeling lurching currents through intricate chains of dub delay.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
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While studying marketing and business in college, Phouangphet began exploring ways to apply those skills in real time, eventually channeling that mindset into building MADE MOBB alongside Launiu and Nguyen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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Others may use hollow pipes, tubes, window ledges or even sliding door tracks (a favorite site for the grass-carrying wasp).—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Lerner’s critical reputation is also through the roof, each new book carrying the weight of potentially being a moment of great artistic import.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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At 55, Kid Rock barely stopped moving for nearly two hours — hopping, scratching records, playing saxophone, climbing a grand piano and conducting his band through country, rap-rock, blues and Southern rock.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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Lawmakers are meeting in committees during the interim committee hearing in Austin, conducting hearings and reviews of laws implemented last year and seeking information ahead of the 90th Texas Legislature, which gavels in January 2027.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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And former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa questioned Becerra’s role in a corruption scandal involving a former aide who pleaded guilty to siphoning funds from Becerra’s dormant campaign account to pad his salary.—
Ben Paviour
May 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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But many of Lamont’s fellow Democrats in the legislature’s majority have argued for the past two years that Connecticut saves too aggressively, siphoning dangerously large amounts from town aid and other core programs and effectively forcing one generation to solve a problem created by three.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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“Funneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funneling. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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