Thesaurus results for CANALIZE

canalize

verb

ˈka-nə-ˌlīz

Definition of canalize

as in to direct

to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway the director of the charity should be canalizing the flow of donations so that the money ends up where it is most needed

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Recent Examples of canalize Some became conscious of the role a state could play in intervening in the economy in order to curb and canalize democracy. — Zeev Sternhell, Slate Magazine, 7 Apr. 2017

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Meanwhile, in the team’s experiments, nearly 80 percent of the heat generated by the plasma was directed into cement production.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Katy Rudd is set to direct with set and costume designs by Tony-winning Rob Howell (Matilda the Musical) and choreography from Ellen Kane.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of direct

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The Don River flowing through Toronto into Lake Ontario had been channelized, encased in concrete, and diverted nearly at a right angle to output at a different location.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026
Upstream from Upper Klamath Lake, a key tributary was channelized and wetlands drained, resulting in massive amounts of phosphorus flowing into the Upper Klamath Lake and, eventually, the lower river.

— Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 29 Dec. 2025

Definition of channelize

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While Rodriguez and others accuse Florida Power & Light, the state’s largest utility, of funneling money to help the spoiler candidate, the organization has denied any involvement.

— Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Nearby are a Costco and the Broadstone Marketplace, funneling regional shoppers directly onto East Bidwell Street.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of funnel

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The collection also features a special Poké Ball Doughnut, glazed and dipped in vanilla icing, topped with red sprinkles and piped with chocolate icing.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
For the best flavor, chill the filling for 30 minutes before piping into the shells.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of pipe

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And the latest poll, conducted by the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley, found 48% of likely voters support it, 41% oppose it and 11% are undecided.

— Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
This will be the third spacewalk for Menon and the second for Adenot, the first French woman ever to conduct an EVA.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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