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as in unleashed
to find emotional release for
vented her anger and then quickly calmed down
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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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as in radiated
to throw or give off
a clothes dryer venting steam
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Recent Examples of vented
Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, deeper valances and vented sill covers help to smooth airflow, chrome parts—such as the bumpers and grille—are ceramic-coated, and all lights are upgraded to super-bright LEDs.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
This can cause consumers to overfill the pot, resulting in hot food and liquids being ejected when the pressure cooker is vented using the quick-release method.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
Exhaust fumes are carbon filtered for less odor, and are vented either to the left or right side by adjustment of the directional chimney.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Hot foods and liquids could be ejected when the pot is vented or while contents are pressurized.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The hood is heavily vented, too.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
The Torquay United Travel Club, which books coaches for its members, vented on its Facebook page.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
If a home is not adequately vented, radon can build up indoors.
—Jan Lowery, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
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Wolf, a construction worker who lived with his mother and aunt in a run-down apartment complex off Foothill Boulevard, vented in Instagram comments about the city’s handling of the homelessness crisis.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, deeper valances and vented sill covers help to smooth airflow, chrome parts—such as the bumpers and grille—are ceramic-coated, and all lights are upgraded to super-bright LEDs.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
This can cause consumers to overfill the pot, resulting in hot food and liquids being ejected when the pressure cooker is vented using the quick-release method.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
Exhaust fumes are carbon filtered for less odor, and are vented either to the left or right side by adjustment of the directional chimney.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026
Hot foods and liquids could be ejected when the pot is vented or while contents are pressurized.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The hood is heavily vented, too.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026
The Torquay United Travel Club, which books coaches for its members, vented on its Facebook page.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
If a home is not adequately vented, radon can build up indoors.
—Jan Lowery, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vented
Adjective
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Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
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There was also a 7-inch touchscreen with Porsche’s PCM navigation system sitting above climate controls that included heated and ventilated seats.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Reporting from Tel Aviv Tehran unleashed a heavy barrage of missile and drone attacks directed at oil facilities across the region, in what Arab officials tell NBC News is a strategy to drive up oil prices to create pressure for a ceasefire.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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America’s strategic petroleum reserves, or SPR, is a prodigious repository of crude oil meant to offset global supply crises like the one unleashed by the Iran conflict.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Bunny cop Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and street fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) are unlikely friends and partners who saved the city of Zootopia and have to do it again, with a snake on the loose.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Performed by the fictional group HUNTR/X -- voiced by EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami -- the song was also Grammy-nominated for song of the year.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hearts radiated from her headpiece to her hem, with a single heart placed near her pelvis.—
Anika Burgess,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Kidman radiated in a double-breasted suit dress with a completely sheer shredded ballgown skirt.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jalloh was later released from that other facility.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Luria added that sentiment might improve for Big Tech if a new AI model is released that particularly impresses people, reigniting faith in the potential for strong returns.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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Members of the Zoning Commission and residents alike expressed a desire for Oncor to allow an outside entity to perform an independent environmental assessment.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Josh Coyne, a former City Hall staffer who lives in Point Loma and now works for the Downtown San Diego Partnership, expressed more support.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Now, in New York, the legs, torso, and arms—cast in cement and plaster at various locations during my travels—have been assembled into a life-size sculpture measuring over six feet tall, echoing Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan.—
Li Qi,
Artforum,
6 Mar. 2026
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As Liza Mandelup was casting her new short documentary about the fans of Luigi Mangione, images of the 27-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson began to infiltrate her algorithms.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Cipriani first threatened to sue in February, Shell’s attorney at the time, Patricia Glaser, stated that the claims were without merit.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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But, under penalty of perjury, in March 2010 Snyder stated his personal tax debt was uncollectible and instead offered to pay $1,000, prosecutors said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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