as in to direct
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
channelized all of his resources into winning that state's crucial primary
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Recent Examples of channelize
Those changes include channelizing the bay in some places and transforming it into dunes and marshland in others.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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
As a response to this, in the 1960s, the city added more concrete, channelizing the river in the hopes of getting runoff away from neighborhoods to Lake Michigan as fast as possible.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Austin and San Antonio have dammed, altered, channelized, buried and otherwise manipulated their creeks and rivers.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Mar. 2024
Draining wetlands and channelizing the Sprague River to enable cattle ranching and agriculture has taken its toll on the region.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Draining wetlands and channelizing the Sprague River to enable cattle ranching and agriculture has taken its toll on the region.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
Wild Los Angeles Los Angeles is a city of nearly 3.9 million people, with a heavily urbanized landscape that’s epitomized by its vast network of freeways and a mostly tame and channelized Los Angeles River.
—Discover Magazine, 15 June 2024
Harvey says his team’s model can help by quantifying exactly how much carbon would be lost if a particular bog were drained or channelized.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 May 2024
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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
As a response to this, in the 1960s, the city added more concrete, channelizing the river in the hopes of getting runoff away from neighborhoods to Lake Michigan as fast as possible.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Austin and San Antonio have dammed, altered, channelized, buried and otherwise manipulated their creeks and rivers.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Mar. 2024
Draining wetlands and channelizing the Sprague River to enable cattle ranching and agriculture has taken its toll on the region.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Draining wetlands and channelizing the Sprague River to enable cattle ranching and agriculture has taken its toll on the region.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
Wild Los Angeles Los Angeles is a city of nearly 3.9 million people, with a heavily urbanized landscape that’s epitomized by its vast network of freeways and a mostly tame and channelized Los Angeles River.
—Discover Magazine, 15 June 2024
Harvey says his team’s model can help by quantifying exactly how much carbon would be lost if a particular bog were drained or channelized.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channelize
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Currently, the state attorney general has directed local law enforcement agencies not to assist federal authorities in civil immigration enforcement.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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While in 2022, 78% of exports were directed to the United States, by 2023, the allocation shifted to: North America: 43%; EU and the United Kingdom: 37%; Singapore: 6%; and Gulf Countries: 4%.—
Djasur Djumaev,
Forbes.com,
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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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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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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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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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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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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Protesters clashed with federal agents conducting immigration raids in L.A. last weekend, throwing rocks at law enforcement vehicles while police used tear gas and flashbangs to disperse crowds.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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“Channelize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channelize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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