as in to direct
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
the director of the charity should be canalizing the flow of donations so that the money ends up where it is most needed
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Recent Examples of canalize
Some became conscious of the role a state could play in intervening in the economy in order to curb and canalize democracy.
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Zeev Sternhell, Slate Magazine, 7 Apr. 2017
Zeev Sternhell, Slate Magazine, 7 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canalize
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Even in places with other daily or weekly news sources, those outlets may not be directing resources toward original or locally based stories, leaving it to public stations to fill the gap.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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Izu Ojukwu directed ’76 and returned to helm ’77: The Festac Conspiracy, reuniting with Tonye Princewill and Adonijah Owiriwa who exec produce.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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In Entertainment Weekly's exclusive preview of the next RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 episode, guest judges and Wicked costars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reunite to surprise the queens by channeling Alyssa Edwards from behind the Werk Room's makeup mirrors.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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The challenge for Lander was to channel it in a way that would bring benefits to the people living there, not just the ones moving in.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
11 June 2025
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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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Snowstorms this time of year can occur when lingering Arctic air masses meet unusual atmospheric patterns, funneling colder air south into interior Alaska.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Manufacturing in the Dominican Republic has grown exponentially in recent years, with nearly 20% of foreign investment funneling into the sector, just behind tourism, according to the Innovation Technology and Information Foundation.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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If making ahead of time, refrigerate until ready to use; if using a ziplock bag, cut off the tip of one of the bottom corners before piping the aioli.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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The team does not appear to be interested in piping DolphinGemma's output right into the CHAT audio transducer for the animals to hear.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2025
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Israeli forces early Monday detained an aid boat bound for Gaza while carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists.—
Bradford Betz , Yonat Friling,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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The 21-year-old champion was photographed carrying her trophy in a full Miu Miu outfit, pairing pieces from the brand’s spring 2024 collection with metallic sneakers from her upcoming collaboration with New Balance.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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But surveys out this week showed differing results, especially in light of Trump's response to the protests: —A CBS poll, conducted before the protests in Los Angeles, found 54% approve of his deportation policies.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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Invoking the Insurrection Act would empower the Administration to use the military more aggressively—to conduct raids, make arrests, and engage in other law-enforcement activities against the civilian population.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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“Canalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canalize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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