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as in strait
a narrow body of water between two land masses the world record for swimming the channel between France and Great Britain

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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 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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channel

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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
Noun
This cohort was struggling to find its footing following a TD Cowen report dated Friday, in which analysts said their channel checks indicated Microsoft had canceled some U.S. data center leases. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025 The pro-Hezbollah pan-Arab TV channel Al-Mayadeen reported a figure of 1.4 million. Bassem Mroue, arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
The pair effortlessly channeled mother-daughter fashion in coordinating all-black looks, with the seasoned supermodel in a silky halter dress, sheer tights and open-toe heels, while her offspring wore a sculptural, strapless minidress and ankle-strap heels. Michelle Lee, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 Starting off strong, Chalamet — who channeled Dylan in a black leather jacket, lime green shirt and diamond bolo tie — quoted late director David Lynch in his introduction of the biopic. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for channel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channel
Noun
  • That project should add make room for 11 to 13 more daily transits through the canal.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The United States is the canal's largest user, with about 70% of shipping traffic going through the canal either coming to or from the U.S.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • James Irvine, president of the homeowner association at Starlight Ranch, the mobile home park near the airport where Castro lives, said nearly a third of the residents in the 700-home community are senior citizens in similar financial straits.
    Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Man had one good season (at 18 tbf) and then gets snapped up for €30m with Barca’s finances in absolute dire straits.
    Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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  • Employers that truly want to build a sustainable talent pipeline will need to: Reintroduce true entry-level opportunities that don’t require years of experience.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • In early 1985, reportedly close to unlocking a multibillion-dollar drug pipeline, Camarena was kidnapped while headed to meet his wife.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Any device that can surf the internet can be a conduit for phishing attacks.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Based on trade data, the U.S.-Canada rail corridor is a major conduit for automotive components, petroleum products, forest products, and chemicals, reflecting the deep industrial integration between the two economies.
    Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Lawrence played with Kirlian photography, attended a parapsychology conference, and traveled around the country meeting witches, psychics, and other purveyors of the paranormal.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Mar. 2017
  • Ullman will portray Marilyn, a professional psychic with elite Manhattan clients who won’t make a move without consulting her first.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The following day, a bus driver confirmed the incident, reporting to administrators that the remarks were directed at a group of Hispanic students.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
  • In an exclusive campaign video shared with PEOPLE, directed and shot by Charlotte Wales, Hewson dons a variety of sultry ensembles, from a black lace one-piece to a sheer lace bra.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The rules govern the operation of dams, aqueducts and pumping plants in the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project, two of the world’s largest water systems, which deliver supplies to millions of acres of farmland and about 30 million people.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Huge pipes will soon drain the aqueduct so the bypass can be connected.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • It was pieced together chaotically, merging song snippets by Anderson and guitarist Steve Howe, adding bits of a raucous group jam for an intro that kicks off with the sounds of water and chirping birds, then erupts into psychedelic rock at the speed of light.
    Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Start your morning with a meditative flute accompanied by a magenta sunrise, or experience the peaceful sounds of a bird sanctuary while a yellow sunrise gently shines on your face.
    Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2025

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“Channel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channel. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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