1
as in canal
an open man-made passageway for water
water was drained from the swamp through a specially constructed channel
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
3
as in pipeline
a direct way of passing along information or supplies
you need to make arrangements through the proper channels
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in conduit
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
had to replace the main water channel
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of channel
Mark Carey, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
The channel later pulled the episode from its website, citing online harassment leveled at Anne.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
These bags channel a carefree, DIY spirit, embodying the bold, unfiltered ethos of the moment.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for channel 
Noun
In last month’s home game against Everton, centre-back Nathan Ake tracks Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s dart into the right channel.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
The channel later pulled the episode from its website, citing online harassment leveled at Anne.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Additionally, matter that isn't fed to the black hole is channeled to its poles, from where it is blasted out as near-light-speed jets.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
These bags channel a carefree, DIY spirit, embodying the bold, unfiltered ethos of the moment.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for channel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channel
Noun
-
Trump has criticized previous U.S. policy that turned over control of the canal, a key link for shipping between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, to Panama.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
-
For many Panamanians, the canal’s independence is a matter of pride.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Another plan would have allowed borrowers in dire economic straits due to medical debt, natural disasters, and other conditions to apply for relief.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
-
Corn and sugar farmers were in dire financial straits, too.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Further east, the situation is more complicated by interstate transfers as well as a more robust pipeline system, albeit one oriented to shipping gas south.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Since the end of October last year, the Yantar was tracked operating near the shores of several NATO member states in Northern and Western Europe, including Norway, the U.K., France and Spain, as well as in the Irish Sea, which contains submarine pipelines and cables.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Conversely, consider Billy McFarland of Fyre Festival fame, sentenced to prison in 2018 for defrauding investors of more than $26 million, who, during the 2024 presidential campaign, served as a conduit between rappers and Donald Trump.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
-
Port of Long Beach media relations manager Lee Peterson confirmed that the port’s terminals, main road and rail conduits for cargo are all not impacted by the fires.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
Digital carnival games, face painting, AR selfies and an on-site psychic will keep the party going at an event that prides itself on being spooky but not scary.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes,
24 Sep. 2024
Verb
-
Trump also signed an executive order Monday directing the United States to again withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
-
The order called for the immediate release of those currently in prison and directed the attorney general to dismiss all pending cases.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The ash from the fires can also enter surface water supplies like reservoirs and aqueducts.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
15 Jan. 2025
-
Most water used in Los Angeles does not come from Northern California but rather from local aqueducts and groundwater.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Victoria Monét’s artistry has always been an interplay of sound and vision, so her appearance in Faces of Music feels almost inevitable.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
-
Boom Supersonic hit a milestone yesterday when its XB-1 experimental jet passed Mach 1.0, the speed of sound, on its way to Mach 1.122 or 860.87 mph.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near channel
Cite this Entry
“Channel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channel. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share