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noun

Synonym Chooser

How is the word vent distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of vent are air, broach, express, utter, and voice. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

When could air be used to replace vent?

Although the words air and vent have much in common, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

When is it sensible to use broach instead of vent?

While the synonyms broach and vent are close in meaning, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When would express be a good substitute for vent?

The words express and vent can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

Where would utter be a reasonable alternative to vent?

The meanings of utter and vent largely overlap; however, utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When is voice a more appropriate choice than vent?

While in some cases nearly identical to vent, voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of vent
Verb
Ryan Wang) Jour de vent (Windy Day) (dir. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025 Seal cracks and entry points, apply residual insecticide before sealing and install door sweeps, weather-stripping and vent screens. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
For example, the map shows cavities where clouds appear to have ruptured, venting streams of gas and dust into surrounding space. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Young women consistently vent online and IRL about the hardships of finding an emotionally available partner, someone who respects them and their autonomy, in a sea of dating apps and MAGA bros. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vent
Verb
  • Slow-moving thunderstorms frequently unleash catastrophic downpours over the South Fork burn scar, a region still reeling from two fires that scorched over 15,000 acres and destroyed 1,400 structures.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • McCasland will also unleash Anderson as his primary guard.
    CJ Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Dimitrijevic expressed concerns about the timing of the substitute ordinance, which would require council members to vote on it prior to voting on the budget for 2026.
    Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The sting from the loss radiated off of him during his postgame news conference.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The woman was visibly trembling and radiated the metallic scent of tequila.
    Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Perhaps, even more than ever before, because there are so many other outlets and ways people consume news today.
    Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Sesko’s presence up front served to provide a genuine outlet, with Mbeumo and Mount looking for flick-ons.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • According to figures from a housing assessment released this April, the median house value in Fayetteville has grown 275% in the last two decades, and the median gross rent has increased 78%.
    Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
  • In the lead-up to the tournament, Argentina had played a series of friendlies without him, since Valencia refused to release him.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The development sparked a backlash from the acting community, with the likes of Emily Blunt and SAG-AFTRA voicing concern.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Two days later, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr voiced his frustrations over Kimmel's comments and ABC temporarily pulled Kimmel from the air, while broadcasters Sinclair and Nexstar continued to preempt the show following its return on Sept 23.
    Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Andrew Garfield was originally cast as the creature but dropped out in January 2024 due to scheduling conflicts.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Mriya, which was slated to fly over Venice carrying a hard drive with a database including information on all the participating artists, casting a fleeting shadow over the Giardini.
    Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • How does a century-old industrial company such as Firmenich (renamed DSM-Firmenich following its 2023 merger with Dutch chemical firm DSM) manage to remain globally competitive today, given that a large share of its cost base is in the most expensive country in the world?
    Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to give 60 days’ notice ahead of mass layoffs.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Vent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vent. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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