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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
Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026
Teams used multiple fans and vented smoke through a pressurized stairwell to a roof skylight.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
In a video from the Canadian Space Agency, Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen said the waste management system uses a hose that collects urine, which is then vented out into space several times a day.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Players vented in the locker room about defensive inconsistency and situational decision-making after Luka Doncic’s game-winner in Los Angeles.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
In his first at-bat, to lead off the second inning, Soler vented with a two-run home run off of Atlanta right-hander Grant Holmes.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
From there it is supposed to be vented into space, which is to say dumped overboard to sail around the cosmos until the end of time.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2026
On both systems, urine is vented outside the capsule while solid waste is compacted and returned home with the crew.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The former was vented out, while the latter had to be stowed.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
House conservatives have vented their own frustration with Senate Republicans for agreeing to split off Department of Homeland Security funding from funding for other departments, arguing that decision has given Democrats more leverage in the standoff over ICE.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026
Teams used multiple fans and vented smoke through a pressurized stairwell to a roof skylight.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
In a video from the Canadian Space Agency, Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen said the waste management system uses a hose that collects urine, which is then vented out into space several times a day.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Players vented in the locker room about defensive inconsistency and situational decision-making after Luka Doncic’s game-winner in Los Angeles.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
In his first at-bat, to lead off the second inning, Soler vented with a two-run home run off of Atlanta right-hander Grant Holmes.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
From there it is supposed to be vented into space, which is to say dumped overboard to sail around the cosmos until the end of time.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2026
On both systems, urine is vented outside the capsule while solid waste is compacted and returned home with the crew.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The former was vented out, while the latter had to be stowed.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vented
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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
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The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Eureka Day, in particular, found its universality in the specificity of its liberal, well-to-do day-school officials and the panic that the hot topic of vaccines unleashed.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Approximately two hours later, guests were unleashed once again into Devil Wears Prada Land, where more activations—a Zillow Rentals elevator!—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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The crew of the Dark Star repeatedly has to talk Bomb #20 (voiced by O’Bannon) out of blowing itself up, ultimately resorting to metaphysics in an attempt to undermine the bomb’s perception of reality.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Mahan, the mayor of San José, who often touts his city’s success at moving people indoors, agreed that emergency and interim housing was critical, but also voiced support for forcing folks to accept help.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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At just 10 years old, London Woodard radiated a gentle worldliness his family believed exceeded that of any other kid.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The image showed Trump in a long robe, his hand on the forehead of a sick man as light radiated from his palms, with a nurse, soldier and American iconography surrounding him.—
Sophie Brams,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2026
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The cause of Jaxon’s death has not been released.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The White House has released the names of only about half the members, and just one is Jewish.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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While markets expect the committee to be on hold the rest of the year, officials themselves still have penciled in a cut and Warsh has expressed support for lower rates as well.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Thematic ambition, a sense of the something to be expressed beyond a central romance, rivalry, or farce, propels modern musical hits too, as in Hairspray, or Wicked, or (no duh) Hamilton.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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At one point, my friend was added to a WeChat group that included nearly five hundred foreign actors, many of whom were sharing casting calls to make sure they weren’t being scammed.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The singer had retired from performing after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 40 years ago, the outlet stated.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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His résumé also stated that he was employed from 2012 to 2017 at Freedom Middle School in Berwyn as a physical education teacher, Plainfield school officials said.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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