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as in canal
an open man-made passageway for water
water was drained from the swamp through a specially constructed channel
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as in pipeline
a direct way of passing along information or supplies
you need to make arrangements through the proper channels
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as in conduit
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
had to replace the main water channel
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as in psychic
a person who claims to speak with or for the spirits of the dead
the channel went into a trance and began speaking in what was purported to be the voice of the deceased woman
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as in to direct
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
an athletic youth who channeled all of his energy into sports
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Recent Examples of channel
Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
There was continuous coverage on cable news networks and on the broadcasters’ streaming channels.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 June 2025
Morgan Tilton, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
So instead of being paralyzed by that knowledge, Garner encouraged others to channel it into action.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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Noun
The streaming service has access to 100+ live channels, including BET, CNN, Food Network, HGTV, MTV and FX.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
There was continuous coverage on cable news networks and on the broadcasters’ streaming channels.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 June 2025
Verb
Due to the shape of a canyon, the water can be channeled, and a river can still be runnable at a lower CFS.
—Morgan Tilton, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
So instead of being paralyzed by that knowledge, Garner encouraged others to channel it into action.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for channel
Noun
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From January through May, the stretch generated double-digit growth for container shipping sailings from the year prior, both northbound and southbound through the canal.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 June 2025
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By 1903, irrigation canals that funneled snowmelt from the Cascade Mountains were dug in the eastern part of the state, and in 1914, vineyards that are now considered historically important were planted in Yakima Valley; the most notable is W.B. Bridgman in Sunnyside.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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Now that Atlanta’s bullpen is in desperate straits, Kimbrel got called up Thursday – almost immediately after struggling closer Raisel Iglesias yielded ninth-running runs to suffer his fifth loss of the season.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Color Wow's Dream Coat Supernatural Spray is a bestseller for its frizz-taming abilities, even in the most dire straits.—
Amanda Mitchell,
Allure,
16 May 2025
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The fire marshal regulates oil and gas pipelines across the state and must approve the pipelines’ full restart, which is key to the company’s commercial success.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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President Donald Trump is moving to block nearly all foreign students from entering the country to attend Harvard University, his latest attempt to choke the Ivy League school from an international pipeline that accounts for a quarter of the student body.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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In the late 2000s, both Ross’ crew and Cash Money were in Miami recording at Hit Factory, with Khaled serving as the conduit between them, passing tracks back and forth.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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Last month, a Los Angeles judge ruled that Sony was no longer obligated to provide episodes to CBS, which has served for decades as the conduit, delivering batches of episodes to television stations around the country.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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While some pet psychics may use different approaches to communicate with an animal, MacKinnon prefers not to see a photo or video of a pet before a session.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Future speakers will include psychics, energy healers and people who deal with spells and other otherworldly topics, Antico said.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Verb
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However, the ultimate goal is to turn these into relays mounted on drones flying at high altitudes to direct the power where needed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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Mel Brooks Brooks wrote, directed and played two roles in 1987's 'Star Wars' spoof 'Spaceballs' with John Candy as Barf.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Then Los Angeles built an aqueduct, diverting water from the Owens River to feed the city’s growth.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Firefighters held the fire’s progress at a local aqueduct.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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Simz, known for her introspective lyrics and innovative sound, brings together a lineup that reflects her musical journey and influences.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Khloe Quill , Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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“Channel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channel. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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