as in to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
a person who tends to ventilate opinions without first thinking them through
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Recent Examples of ventilate
Combat specific cold-weather challenges by ventilating your bathroom, wiping surfaces daily, and washing towels more frequently.
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Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
The unit neatly conceals up to 20 pairs of shoes while keeping them ventilated and organized, with extra space for purses and other accessories.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, keeping your home ventilated can reduce the spread of common illnesses like the flu.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
If the gas line is the issue, turn off the gas water heater and do your best to safely ventilate the area before calling a plumber and the gas utility company.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
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Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
The unit neatly conceals up to 20 pairs of shoes while keeping them ventilated and organized, with extra space for purses and other accessories.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, keeping your home ventilated can reduce the spread of common illnesses like the flu.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
If the gas line is the issue, turn off the gas water heater and do your best to safely ventilate the area before calling a plumber and the gas utility company.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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Environmental advocates expressed alarm about orders to restart offshore drilling at the site of a devastating 2015 oil spill in Santa Barbara.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Often described during his time in Congress as one of the upper chamber’s most independent minds, Manchin expressed sweeping concern that Cornyn recently flip-flopped on the long-standing Senate maneuver, which is designed to force a spirit of open debate and compromise.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Both Bahrain and the UAE have reportedly expressed concern about the UK response; Cyprus voiced its disappointment publicly.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
15 Mar. 2026
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During public comment on Tuesday, dozens of residents voiced their concerns and the strain data centers would place on resources such as electricity and water.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Noting some confusion over the like-for-like numbers this year, given recent changes to the business structure, the analysts said that weapon and ammunition growth will remain elevated, and there is scope for its naval business to be resilient, too.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The dozens of demonstrators who signed up to give their public comment had to wait outside.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Thursday's remarks by Iran's new supreme leader were absolutely newsworthy and legitimate for CNN to air them, said Jane Ferguson, a veteran international correspondent and founder of the journalism platform Noosphere.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Oscars will air live Sunday on ABC, with streaming available on Hulu, YouTube TV, AT&T TV and FuboTV.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Gibson was the sort of person who loved to cheer on strangers at marathons, and eagerly spent hours just letting their friends vent.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The fans are, understandably, venting their frustration at the prospect of Spurs being relegated for the first time since 1977.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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