Thesaurus results for FUNNELS

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verb

present tense third-person singular of funnel

as in channels

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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noun

plural of funnel

as in tubes

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Recent Examples of funnels

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Another funnels cocaine through the Amazon toward Ecuador’s port city of Guayaquil, now one of the world’s principal departure points for cocaine shipments heading to Europe. —

Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 Like so much of Dreijer’s music, Loud Bloom funnels elements from an eclectic range of musical styles into something novel and unique. —

Will Lynch, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026 Here, the layout funnels life toward one central gathering space. —

David Caraccio april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026 The narrow sea passage in the Persian Gulf funnels nearly a fifth of the world's oil to market, but it has been effectively closed to tanker traffic since Iran began targeting shipping at the outbreak of the war. —

Richard Hall, Time, 23 Mar. 2026 Officials say the group funnels funds to Gaza that directly support Hamas and its military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, and serves as a financial hub and headquarters for the Muslim Brotherhood. —

Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026 The tension underscores the high stakes surrounding the Visit Orlando contract, which funnels a staggering $100 million annually to the agency to promote Central Florida’s tourism industry. —

Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026 Spending more on ads no longer guarantees results, and expanding into new markets introduces pricing and operational constraints that funnels alone cannot solve. —

Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026 Sealing the cracks and openings in a home is like closing a pipe of hot air that funnels all that warmth outside. —

Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026

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Don’t let the luxury trappings distract you from Charlie Mitchell’s audacious tasting menu, which channels soul-food maximalism through Japanese minimalism.

— Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Coastview model, with 1,602 square feet under air, channels a coastal vibe with shades of blue, blue-gray and taupe.

— Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026