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verb

past tense of vent
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Recent Examples of vented
Verb
Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has vented his fury at the BBC over its handling of his Strictly Come Dancing exit following a clash with Sherlock star Amanda Abbington. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 In a laundry area, officials found a 45-gallon barrel stove vented out a window. Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 Mourinho has vented his frustration with Los Blancos executives too, who have told him that there are no plans to make reinforcements in midfield because the market doesn’t provide worthy options. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Individuals with a portable air conditioner that has a single hose, which is typically vented out of a window, should use it sparingly. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 July 2026 But if ‘Oumuamua were a traditional comet, its anomalous acceleration should’ve been accompanied by a rocketlike jet of gas and dust vented from ices warmed by the close encounter with our star. Darryl Z. Seligman, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 After the Royals’ three-touchdown defeat last Friday against the White Sox in Chicago — the most lopsided loss in team history — fans vented in response to the team’s social-media accounts. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Because gas dryers produce emissions, they must be vented to the outdoors. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 The wet bath is also vented and designed to be used as a storage space to dry out wet gear. New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vented
Adjective
  • Kia America The X-Line SX’s available heated and ventilated seats, driver memory system, heated steering wheel, panoramic roof and surround-view camera would not have appeared in a mainstream subcompact SUV a few years ago.
    Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Depending on trim and spec, Hyundai also says Ioniq 3 owners will get the option of heated and ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, ambient LED lighting and, bizarrely, cabin materials inspired by 1970s Italian furniture.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That was before Bellinger unleashed an on-the-money rocket in the seventh inning of the series-opener against Boston.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The disaster unleashed deadly flooding, destroying homes, buildings and infrastructure and leaving scores dead.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The New Hampshire native also voiced speedster Vanellope in Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and its 2018 sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet and regularly voices characters on Bob’s Burgers.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Concerns were voiced by military leaders before Hegseth largely eliminated the operation.
    Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Feliciano and Jones radiated energy and exuberance throughout their first press conference as the principal owners of the Padres.
    Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Happy Hours star radiated in a strapless deep purple silk dress with a distressed scoop neckline and asymmetrical draping on her left hip, creating a ruched effect that cascaded down to the ankle-length hemline.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Styles went on to play two verses and choruses of the song, originally released in 1974, and told the crowd to sing along on the first chorus.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The studio has released seven titles that have won 10 Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, with voice talent including Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Ethan Hawke, John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oprah Winfrey.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Executives expressed interest in the opportunity but there was also a measure of caution given their past experience in the country.
    Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Her team expressed appreciation for the support and is open to continuing the conversation, according to a joint announcement from the governor and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The referendum campaign has fueled debate about Iceland’s place in the world, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told reporters after casting her ballot in ​the capital on Saturday.
    Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Holocaust monument took Treister five years to design and sculpt, and included research in Jerusalem and work in Taiwan and Mexico City, where his sculptures were cast.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated that about 10 percent of Chocó’s population — 69,000 people — were affected or displaced by the earthquake, per AP.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
  • However, even if the cameras were removed, Lexington police and Thomasville police have their own cameras, the press release stated.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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