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as in canals
an open man-made passageway for water
water was drained from the swamp through a specially constructed channel
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as in pipelines
a direct way of passing along information or supplies
you need to make arrangements through the proper channels
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as in conduits
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 psychics
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 funnels
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 channels
Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Amszke Vegan Leather Saddle Bag Structured and understated, this vegan leather saddle bag channels the equestrian roots of classic prep style.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Weighing under 250 grams and measuring 60 millimeters across, the cylindrical Airy consumes less than 8 watts, while supporting up to 192 channels that reach as far as 60 meters.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Then, layer in a long-term view that treats creators and platforms as core media channels, not afterthoughts.
—Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Some long-running novelas will be made available on Disney+ either next day or within a month of airing on Atresmedia’s free-to-air channels.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Mercer 41 sleeper sofa—made to fit two guests quite comfortably—channels a Bauhaus vibe with its metal frame, and the green corduroy upholstery leans into today’s penchant for all things ’70s.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
An uncomfortable silence follows as Wendy channels something that can be on the record.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead of acting all tough, Odenkirk channels the reluctant hero, who’d really rather not murder his new neighbors.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The decor channels the style and substance of the Victorian era, but all of the amenities have been brought into the 21st century, complimentary breakfast included.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s–40s chic attire while enjoying casino games, raffles, and live entertainment that channels the glitz of old Harlem.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Today, Fallon channels that end-to-end discipline through several platforms.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Since its inception, with the debut collection releasing this year, the label has been growing its offering of modern, sexy eveningwear that channels Old Hollywood glamour.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Images of Gaza, carried nonstop on Emirati and Saudi news channels — not just Qatar’s Al Jazeera or Iranian media — are stoking widespread anger, the analyst said.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Amszke Vegan Leather Saddle Bag Structured and understated, this vegan leather saddle bag channels the equestrian roots of classic prep style.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Weighing under 250 grams and measuring 60 millimeters across, the cylindrical Airy consumes less than 8 watts, while supporting up to 192 channels that reach as far as 60 meters.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Then, layer in a long-term view that treats creators and platforms as core media channels, not afterthoughts.
—Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Some long-running novelas will be made available on Disney+ either next day or within a month of airing on Atresmedia’s free-to-air channels.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Below, newlywed and habitual gym rat Jeff Bezos, looking mighty fit on the arm of his telegenic bride Lauren Sanchez, channels his very best Saturday Night Fever Tony Manero, as played by John Travolta.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Mercer 41 sleeper sofa—made to fit two guests quite comfortably—channels a Bauhaus vibe with its metal frame, and the green corduroy upholstery leans into today’s penchant for all things ’70s.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
An uncomfortable silence follows as Wendy channels something that can be on the record.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead of acting all tough, Odenkirk channels the reluctant hero, who’d really rather not murder his new neighbors.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
The decor channels the style and substance of the Victorian era, but all of the amenities have been brought into the 21st century, complimentary breakfast included.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s–40s chic attire while enjoying casino games, raffles, and live entertainment that channels the glitz of old Harlem.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Today, Fallon channels that end-to-end discipline through several platforms.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Since its inception, with the debut collection releasing this year, the label has been growing its offering of modern, sexy eveningwear that channels Old Hollywood glamour.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channels
Noun
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The issue wasn’t settled until 1965, when NASA’s Mariner 4 spacecraft flew past Mars and saw no canals.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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Copenhagen Tours On The Water Copenhagen grew up around the water and its canals remain one of the most rewarding ways to experience the city.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both countries' navies often use international straits off Japan's coastline for deployments to the wider Pacific.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ferry service in the winter, however, is dependent on ice coverage in the straits.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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White-collar apprenticeships launched by Accenture, Aon, and JPMorgan Chase provide paid training in consulting, insurance, and finance, with direct pipelines to employment.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The findings could support the development of safer, more reliable hydrogen fuel systems for applications like aircraft, fusion reactors, pipelines, and storage tanks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The San Pablo Bay Pipeline is the larger of two conduits carrying crude to Northern California.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The project also includes the resurfacing and restriping of the existing parking lot, new accessible parking spaces, new streetlights, conduits for future vehicle charging stations, the replacement of walkways, and stormwater improvements.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Willing to try anything, Mary began speaking to alleged psychics.—
Bjorn Dihle,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Murderous beasts, brain-eating zombies, a school filled with werewolves, psychics and other Outcasts, and a tangle of mysteries.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Every few years, Aziz Ansari learns about a new sociological phenomenon and funnels it into his work.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
7 Sep. 2025
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Chrome is absolutely central to Google's business model, serving as the gateway that funnels billions of users toward Google's search engine and, ultimately, its advertising goldmine.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pipes are painted like tree trunks, flumes are supported by faux crumbling aqueducts, waterfalls gush through holes in the hulls of boats and sails hang overhead to protect from the searing sun.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Red and white English flags have proliferated along streets and been painted on roads.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nothing better than putting down the top and driving beautiful roads just after the rain stops and the air is powerfully charged by the nearby ocean, scrubbed clean.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Channels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channels. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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