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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 pipes
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
Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Subscribers can now watch up to four channels on one screen.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Travelers interested in visiting should check the museum’s website and social channels for updates.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The first quarter of 2026 represents our 10th straight quarter of digital revenue growth, our EBITDA margins remain strong, and our audiences are growing rapidly across so many platforms, including social channels, Apple News, and our own live events.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
According to YouTube, instead of stitching together multiple channels on the end-user device side, YouTube TV handles all the processing for the multiview feature on the server side.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Sling Blue offers over 40 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage, and the ability to stream on up to three devices at once.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
Nathan’s story will be shared on the Center for Jewish History’s social media channels on April 14, in commemoration of Yom HaShoah.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
The main event, on July 4th, channels the timeless spirit of Americana — hot dogs, fireworks, local food vendors, an artisan market, and high times under the summer sun.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Jaafar effortlessly channels his uncle’s speaking voice, dance moves, mannerisms, and childlike wonder.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This pair channels the same vibe as baggy jeans worn by stars like Kelly Clarkson.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Roughly 30 miles west of Dallas, Fort Worth is a rare place that proudly channels the spirit of the American West.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Dazey Den added personality to this casual, boho-style backyard privacy fence with a colorful geometric accent in the form of a giant yellow circle that channels the sun.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Melton channels that indecision into a physicality that feels like a child being told to sit still and smiles that increasingly don’t reach his eyes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Regulators examined the transaction through multiple channels, including export control rules, foreign investment restrictions, and competition law.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Subscribers can now watch up to four channels on one screen.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Travelers interested in visiting should check the museum’s website and social channels for updates.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The first quarter of 2026 represents our 10th straight quarter of digital revenue growth, our EBITDA margins remain strong, and our audiences are growing rapidly across so many platforms, including social channels, Apple News, and our own live events.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
According to YouTube, instead of stitching together multiple channels on the end-user device side, YouTube TV handles all the processing for the multiview feature on the server side.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Sling Blue offers over 40 channels, 50 hours of DVR storage, and the ability to stream on up to three devices at once.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 28 Apr. 2026
Nathan’s story will be shared on the Center for Jewish History’s social media channels on April 14, in commemoration of Yom HaShoah.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Moon channels Jupiter’s drive, helping steady effort translate into visible progress.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
The main event, on July 4th, channels the timeless spirit of Americana — hot dogs, fireworks, local food vendors, an artisan market, and high times under the summer sun.
—Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Jaafar effortlessly channels his uncle’s speaking voice, dance moves, mannerisms, and childlike wonder.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This pair channels the same vibe as baggy jeans worn by stars like Kelly Clarkson.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Roughly 30 miles west of Dallas, Fort Worth is a rare place that proudly channels the spirit of the American West.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Dazey Den added personality to this casual, boho-style backyard privacy fence with a colorful geometric accent in the form of a giant yellow circle that channels the sun.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Melton channels that indecision into a physicality that feels like a child being told to sit still and smiles that increasingly don’t reach his eyes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for channels
Noun
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Similarly, there were thoughts of perhaps creating large canals in the Sahara Desert filled with kerosene, then torched to flash a similar transmission from the dark side of Earth, the METI expert explained.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene From Prinsengracht, one of the four main canals that make up Amsterdam's winding waterway network, Rosewood Amsterdam cuts an imposing figure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vivian Balakrishnan, the foreign minister of Singapore, has said passage through the Malacca and Singapore straits must remain free and open, stressing that the city-state does not support efforts to restrict navigation or impose new costs on vessels using the route.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ships, under international law, are freely allowed to traverse straits like Hormuz, which don’t fall within one country’s territorial waters.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Beijing has invested billions of dollars in Myanmar’s mines, oil and gas pipelines and other infrastructure and is a major arms supplier along with Russia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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As public policies evolve to address barriers, businesses have even greater opportunities to build their talent pipelines, to the benefit of all Illinoisans, today.—
Brian Fabes,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In some yards, below-ground conduits also bring in electricity, internet, cable TV or phone lines.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The town, about 25 miles southwest of Daytona Beach, Florida, is home to mediums, psychics and healers, many practicing out of their homes.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Think past life regression meditations, tarot and oracle card readings, and even sessions with psychics.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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The company has raced to lock in distribution, securing a high-profile partnership with retail brokerage Robinhood that pipes its markets directly into mainstream trading apps used by millions of Americans.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The kitchen also pipes its own spiral sausage using a Calabrian pepper pork sausage from Lottie’s Meats, a Denver business started by sisters Chelsey and Cassie Maschhoff.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Picnic in the shadow of ancient aqueducts.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Students learn how their water travels from the Sierra Nevada through reservoirs, pipes and aqueducts to finally end up in their homes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Orlando’s annual Corporate 5K race returns to Lake Eola Park on Thursday, closing several roads in the city’s downtown.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the spring, all is awash with green and swooped by swallows, and the many roads and hiking trails are beautifully edged with flowers.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Channels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channels. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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