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or channelled
as in directed
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 channeled
Fifteen percent of the brand’s profits are channelled into two charitable foundations—one which focuses on children’s education, the other on nature conservation.
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Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Wunmi Mosaku Mosaku channeled red hot energy in her coordinated attire by House of Bibiré.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Hayes, whose father was a short-order cook, channeled his creativity to the plate long before the page or stage.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
In my suite and throughout the carriages, reflective surfaces and frisky curves channeled the midcentury aesthetic of the train’s namesake, Federico Fellini’s 1960 film La Dolce Vita.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Eventually, Vrabel — who’ll complete a phenomenal first season as the New England Patriots’ coach on Super Bowl Sunday at Levi’s Stadium — channeled that chip on his shoulder and propelled himself into prominence.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In the campaign for their collab, Kardashian and Jenner channeled retro icons Jayne Mansfield and Sofia Loren.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Yachting is supplying funds that are properly channeled into grassroots development projects that align with scientific conservation efforts and a preservation-first approach to tourism.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Highlight play Alexander-Walker channeled his inner contortionist in the second quarter.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Wunmi Mosaku Mosaku channeled red hot energy in her coordinated attire by House of Bibiré.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Hayes, whose father was a short-order cook, channeled his creativity to the plate long before the page or stage.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
In my suite and throughout the carriages, reflective surfaces and frisky curves channeled the midcentury aesthetic of the train’s namesake, Federico Fellini’s 1960 film La Dolce Vita.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Eventually, Vrabel — who’ll complete a phenomenal first season as the New England Patriots’ coach on Super Bowl Sunday at Levi’s Stadium — channeled that chip on his shoulder and propelled himself into prominence.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
In the campaign for their collab, Kardashian and Jenner channeled retro icons Jayne Mansfield and Sofia Loren.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Yachting is supplying funds that are properly channeled into grassroots development projects that align with scientific conservation efforts and a preservation-first approach to tourism.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Highlight play Alexander-Walker channeled his inner contortionist in the second quarter.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channeled
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Indonesia has had disputes with China in the South China Sea, but the new plan for runways on roadways isn’t seen as any being directed at any country.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Simpson then directed one of his friends to follow Palmer's car and the other friend to retrieve his gun, court records say.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The truth was that the MA plan would have funneled money from low-income seniors to a discretionary fund controlled by the mayor and union leaders.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft finance chief Amy Hood said Azure would have grown 40% if the company had funneled all of its new graphics processing unit chips in the first and second quarter into its Azure business.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the wake of the performer’s collaboration with comedian Kevin Hart on a freewheeling highlights show carried by Peacock throughout the 2021 Tokyo Games, Solomon sought to give Snoop a more hands-on role in the City of Light.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Following the previous quarters in 2025, similar product styles carried the growth, including the Gel-1130, the Gel-NYC and Gel-Kayano shoes.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cannon and a State Farm adjuster conducted a joint inspection in December 2021.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Public opinion surveys conducted for the report show much of the world is already fearful that is happening.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Channeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channeled. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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