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
IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
Every imitation pulls money away from small designers and funnels it into fast-fashion giants that fuel climate change, harm the environment, and further destabilize the very small businesses that drive true creativity.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
This brand funnels about 60% of all women’s apparel into the Design Development pathway, which is the most unique of the three.
—Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Work on the state’s project began in recent weeks, and traffic now funnels down to one lane in either direction underneath the bridge, which has led to extended commutes in the area.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
An antenna then funnels the signal into a narrow, flexible waveguide.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2025
Every imitation pulls money away from small designers and funnels it into fast-fashion giants that fuel climate change, harm the environment, and further destabilize the very small businesses that drive true creativity.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
This brand funnels about 60% of all women’s apparel into the Design Development pathway, which is the most unique of the three.
—Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Work on the state’s project began in recent weeks, and traffic now funnels down to one lane in either direction underneath the bridge, which has led to extended commutes in the area.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funnels
Verb
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The show channels a certain energetic, zany sense of humor viewers could recognize from their own adolescent friendships and antics, culminating in a five-season run and a 2021–2023 revival on Paramount+.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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As New York City's first lady, Rama Duwaji channels art-world chic.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Keep boots upright and orderly by using boot trees, cardboard tubes, or even a short length of PVC pipe.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unopened tubes and cans are both shelf-stable, but once opened, the difference is significant.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Neil Sheehan, who directs Woolpert’s data center design team, said public scrutiny isn’t the only factor in clients’ new attention to aesthetics.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gilroy penned the script and directs.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Funnels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funnels. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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