- 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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A New York Times reviewer noted that the authors seemed to be channeling “a few elite finance and tech bros in two or three coastal cities.”
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
By channeling more savings into the market, the coming pension reform could help here too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
He drew on his early days with Jaycees, channeling his grief into action and giving motivational speeches to comedians in cities across the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Family offices are channeling ever more capital directly into companies over investing in private-market funds.
From Barron's ● May 23, 2026
I’d gotten better at channeling it over the years, but now nothing seemed to happen.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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