- present participle of channel.
channeling
Americannoun
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Architecture, Furniture. ornamentation with flutes or channels.
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the practice of professedly entering a meditative or trancelike state in order to convey messages from a spiritual guide.
Etymology
Origin of channeling
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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The original model of the Integratron was among the collection, along with blueprints, photographs, books and recordings of Van Tassel channeling what he described as “beings from beyond.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
“What I’m hearing is recognition that the DSA wing is channeling something real—prices keep climbing and paychecks aren’t keeping up.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
In short, they are the proving ground for the philosophy that corporate giants like Amazon.com and Meta Platforms are now channeling as they reorganize, de-layer, cut jobs and invest in more AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
“I feel like my son is channeling through this medium,” Saleh said, her voice breaking as she painted a taper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
I have seen that he has been channeling his anger at Master Wingfield and Captain Ratcliffe into his writing.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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