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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Recent Examples of funnels
Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
In contrast, the American system, Farley argues, funnels too many young people toward white-collar paths, overlooking the lucrative and essential blue-collar economy.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Making matters worse for Allaire and his colleagues, the Rhode Island 401(a) account automatically funnels many participants into a costly product that generates profits to TIAA, the huge New York financial firm designated by the state to handle the plan.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
On Earth, our magnetic field funnels those particles toward the poles, giving rise to the famous northern and southern lights.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Every few years, Aziz Ansari learns about a new sociological phenomenon and funnels it into his work.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2025
Chrome is absolutely central to Google's business model, serving as the gateway that funnels billions of users toward Google's search engine and, ultimately, its advertising goldmine.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The city also houses a small airport that funnels residents of about 50 Alaska Native villages to Anchorage for shopping and medical treatment.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting that funnels federal money to individual stations is now closing down.
—Lluvia Gaucin, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
The 4-4-2 structure provides a stable midfield base that funnels service quickly into central areas, from both centrally and wide.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
In contrast, the American system, Farley argues, funnels too many young people toward white-collar paths, overlooking the lucrative and essential blue-collar economy.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Making matters worse for Allaire and his colleagues, the Rhode Island 401(a) account automatically funnels many participants into a costly product that generates profits to TIAA, the huge New York financial firm designated by the state to handle the plan.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
On Earth, our magnetic field funnels those particles toward the poles, giving rise to the famous northern and southern lights.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Every few years, Aziz Ansari learns about a new sociological phenomenon and funnels it into his work.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2025
Chrome is absolutely central to Google's business model, serving as the gateway that funnels billions of users toward Google's search engine and, ultimately, its advertising goldmine.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The city also houses a small airport that funnels residents of about 50 Alaska Native villages to Anchorage for shopping and medical treatment.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting that funnels federal money to individual stations is now closing down.
—Lluvia Gaucin, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funnels
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Further up the avenue, Claudie channels the South of France, complete with a bubbling fountain in its picturesque courtyard, while across the street, seductive spot Felice dishes up excellent pasta and tiramisu.—
Sara Liss,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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Martin channels Eve from the Old Testament, cuddling up to a big white snake and striking various poses, apple in hand, for the photographer Ryan McGinley.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cathode ray tubes for Sarnoff and RCA to make televisions.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mud tunnels, or shelter tubes, about the width of a straw, on the foundation, floor joists, and other parts of the house are signs of a colony.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Leading an all-female filmmaking team, Vanessa Caswill (Love at First Sight, Little Women mini-series) directs Reminders of Him from a screenplay by Colleen Hoover and Lauren Levine, based on Hoover’s novel.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Lee Sunday Evans once again directs, much of the original ensemble (including a mini-orchestra) has returned, and Krit Robinson’s wooden oval is back, in slightly larger form.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Funnels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funnels. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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