channeled

verb

variants or channelled
Definition of channelednext
past tense of channel
as in funneled
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 Synonyms for channeled
  1. focused
  2. siphoned
  3. directed
  4. conducted
Verb
  • The plans also portray a company management team focused on dealing with the realities of an energy transition most agree is now faltering, rather than on signaling virtue by supporting prevailing narratives.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There are snacky boxes (starting at $50) focused on Chicago-local products, tinned fish or chocolates.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of focused
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  • The measure cut public workers' paychecks and siphoned off most of the strength of their unions.
    Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Jackson had run partially to spite Crawford and Clay, who opposed his rogue invasion of Spanish Florida in 1818, and siphoned their support in the South and West.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of siphoned
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  • The special will be directed by Sandra Restrepo.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Diversity remains a cornerstone of Sundance’s mission, with nearly half of this year’s films directed by women and 45% by filmmakers identifying as people of color.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of directed
Verb
  • Adidas said an official search was conducted on Tuesday in several locations in Germany, including its headquarters in Herzogenaurach, confirming media reports.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Hilton Hotels Hilton conducted a survey focused on connectivity and personalization that found that 60% of travelers book consistently with one brand or one credit card to maximize their benefits.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of conducted
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