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
Mosquito foggers and sprays can be effective, but they should be used cautiously indoors—always follow label instructions and ventilate the area well.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Merten said people need to make sure generators are only used in an area that is well-ventilated.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The appearance of fungi indoors is not uncommon, particularly in damp or poorly ventilated areas.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
First responders were able to turn off the gas line and ventilate the building to prevent an explosion.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Merten said people need to make sure generators are only used in an area that is well-ventilated.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The appearance of fungi indoors is not uncommon, particularly in damp or poorly ventilated areas.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
First responders were able to turn off the gas line and ventilate the building to prevent an explosion.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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But since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The vote to approve Miran’s nomination passed 48-47, along party lines, with Democrats expressing concern about the appointment impacting the central bank’s independence.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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But voting rights groups and some election officials are voicing concerns that eligible voters could face barriers to casting ballots or be improperly removed from the rolls if states over-rely on incomplete information from SAVE.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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And a belief long voiced by many in the region of Israel’s intention to sabotage peace talks has only been fortified by Tuesday’s strikes.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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What was meant to be a moment of silence for Kirk on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening soon gave way to flashes of a vitriolic political divide that would escalate in the aftermath of the 31-year-old’s death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, censored animations of Muhammad aired with disclaimers from Comedy Central, but only after Parker and Stone’s refusal to address the issue before broadcast.—
Nick Marx,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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While the details of her match, including her opponent, have not yet been revealed, it is expected to air on an upcoming episode of ROH TV.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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An uneasy calm, after two nights of chaos that saw tens of thousands of people pour out into the streets to vent their fury, setting fire to parliament and the Supreme Court – key symbols of state – and clashing with the government forces sent to keep them under control.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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What might feel harmless in the moment, like teasing someone, chatting about lunch plans or venting about a frustrating errand, can suddenly reappear in a recap email sent to the whole group.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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