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adjective

as in ventilated

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verb

past tense of vent
1
as in unleashed
to find emotional release for vented her anger and then quickly calmed down

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2
as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) vented his opinions freely and loudly at town meetings

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3
as in radiated
to throw or give off a clothes dryer venting steam

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Recent Examples of vented
Verb
Sometimes releases are allowed, despite the climate impact of methane, for example when a pressure relief valve is vented on a gas tank as part of maintenance. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Many sympathized with the victim, known as Jane Doe, and vented about Cornell’s response. — New York Times, 30 Sep. 2026 The Emmy-winning actress recently vented about her least favorite character. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 The gown was cast in a dark liquorice color, with an A-line silhouette and vented back for ease of movement. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vented
  1. ventilated
  2. unleashed
  3. voiced
  4. radiated
  5. released
  6. expressed
  7. cast
  8. stated
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
Definition of ventilated
Verb
  • At least Pandora’s box only unleashed all imaginable evil and suffering across a single world.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The rise of prediction markets has unleashed a flurry of lawsuits from Native American tribes across the United States.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of unleashed
Verb
  • And, of course, action abounds, culminating in an elaborate climactic battle sequence in which Alexandra’s coyote forces are commanded by the rabidly loyal Maksim, memorably voiced by Tom Waits.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The story revolves around private eye Raymond Gunn (Rockwell), who is drawn into a case involving murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova, voiced by Johansson.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
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  • The surrounding countryside, by comparison, was littered with large numbers of trees that were toppled as the shock waves produced by the exploding asteroid high above radiated downward.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The film’s focus on the strange and unprecedented power dynamics in an industry that’s hurtling forward at all costs radiated off-screen as well.
    — Hayden Field, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of radiated
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  • The actress posted $20,000 in bail, paid by credit card, and was released on Monday.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • They were released under judicial supervision and barred from leaving France.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of released
Verb
  • However, other analysts have expressed concerns about assuming that take-or-pay legal structures are iron-clad and about equating backlogs with revenue.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This was placed in a room where three Juszkiewicz works hinged on flourishing gladioli and calla, next to Valentino’s gowns that expressed his couture skills with sequined and embroidered dresses embellished with floral references and leaf motifs.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressed
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  • Because of its proportional representation system – voters cast one vote for a national party-list – even the largest parties rarely win more than 35 seats, and Israel has always had coalition governments.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The glare cast by the 74%-lit waxing gibbous moon will hide fainter shooting stars for much of the night.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of cast
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  • Tools like administrative subpoenas and monetary penalties would require DOJ enforcement, the government attorney stated, while the agency launched an early renewal proceeding that included a public comment period.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Guillard's claims continued even after Scofield's lawyers sent her a cease-and-desist order, after Moscow police publicly stated the professor was not a suspect — and even after police arrested Bryan Kohberger in connection with the crimes.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of stated

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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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