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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
Separate bleach from other products and place chemicals in a cool and well-ventilated area.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Temporary air ducts protrude from windows to ventilate spaces under construction in the Capitol.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Most roofs aren't properly ventilated, Klimas said.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Next, the house should be ventilated, holes drilled and samples collected during a site evaluation.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Temporary air ducts protrude from windows to ventilate spaces under construction in the Capitol.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Most roofs aren't properly ventilated, Klimas said.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Next, the house should be ventilated, holes drilled and samples collected during a site evaluation.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
Verb
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Charles seemed upset by the message and expressed determination to not let his age get in the way of his career.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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During the sentencing hearing, Sammartino expressed concerns about the lack of answers and accountability related to Francis’ absconding from house arrest in 2022.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The organizations have voiced reservations about water quality and whether the reservoir will deliver enough water south.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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In emails to the city of Eagle obtained by the Idaho Statesman through public-records request, residents also voiced mixed feelings.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Historically, the water’s purity was singular, giving life to a watershed that flourished because of a unique paucity of nutrients, a situation that hindered the pursuit of any single species that would dominate the rest.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Utopia Bedding Quilted Comforter This Utopia Bedding comforter keeps my bed looking super fluffy and cloud-like and gives my bedroom an expensive look.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The move doesn’t mean Royals games absolutely won’t air on FanDuel Sports Kansas City this season.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, Kyle is also right that airing all of this on television probably isn’t the best way to go into divorce proceedings.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of Chicagoans packed a special meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability on Thursday night, venting anger and frustration about the months-long federal immigration enforcement operation known as Midway Blitz.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Protesters earlier vented their outrage outside a federal facility that is serving as a hub for the administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major city.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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