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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as in radiated
to throw or give off
a clothes dryer venting steam
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as in ventilated
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Recent Examples of vented
Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
At the time, some vented online that losing the payments left them struggling.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Plus, that side’s vented lower portion is removable, with sliding tabs along its length and a screw at the back.
—PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Massaging, heated and vented 24-way top-line front seats, active noise cancellation and a multi-configurable 48-inch screen are highlights.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
The day began with a controversial story in the Chicago Tribune, in which Reese vented some longstanding frustration with the organization for not building a better team around her.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The president vented to reporters while taking aim at Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a nearly 92-year-old ally who has many defenders in the Senate.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
For features like front and rear heated, vented and massage seats, for rear seats with foot rests and a center console with more controls, buyers can look to the Autobiography (from $154,700) or top-of-the-line SV (from $213,200).
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
After the flames were put out, crews searched for hot spots and vented the building.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Fans vented on social media and on the radio.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
At the time, some vented online that losing the payments left them struggling.
—Zach Vallese, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
Plus, that side’s vented lower portion is removable, with sliding tabs along its length and a screw at the back.
—PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Massaging, heated and vented 24-way top-line front seats, active noise cancellation and a multi-configurable 48-inch screen are highlights.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
The day began with a controversial story in the Chicago Tribune, in which Reese vented some longstanding frustration with the organization for not building a better team around her.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The president vented to reporters while taking aim at Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a nearly 92-year-old ally who has many defenders in the Senate.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
For features like front and rear heated, vented and massage seats, for rear seats with foot rests and a center console with more controls, buyers can look to the Autobiography (from $154,700) or top-of-the-line SV (from $213,200).
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
After the flames were put out, crews searched for hot spots and vented the building.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vented
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Tim Skipper called with swagger, Jerry Neuheisel schemed like a gambler and Kevin Coyle unleashed a defense that hunted in packs.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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For the real monomaniacs, this album has unleashed a bounty of dissection opportunities.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 Oct. 2025
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Behind closed doors, however, some space industry leaders have voiced deep concerns.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Klaveness, too, had earlier voiced her happiness in the promise of peace.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The self-reflective tone marks a thematic shift for a band whose debut radiated a cool irony, pulling emotional punches in favor of observations centered around mid-20s delusion.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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The sting from the loss radiated off of him during his postgame news conference.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 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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The small-model approach was echoed by researchers at Samsung AI Lab last week, who released a paper showing off their Tiny Recursive Model.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, the American firm released a collaboration with the lifestyle brand founded by Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz, which included a collection of fabrics, wall coverings and trims that reflect her eclectic runway fashions and South American spirit.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hudson and other board members noted each of the applicants expressed some desire to run next year to remain in the seat.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson, who proposed the banner design ideas a few weeks ago, expressed optimism that now was the right time to host the interfaith ceremony.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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The veteran host has been candid about his firing, citing his opposition to casting political figures like Sean Spicer.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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From there, Leto threw Castro’s name into the mix for Seth and advocated for him until director Joachim Rønning and the rest of the Tron threequel’s brain trust officially cast him.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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The new report stated that OceanGate's real-time monitoring data analysis of Titan's pressure was flawed, so the company was unaware that the vessel was damaged and needed to be immediately removed from service.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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It’s long been stated that his departure was the result of a disagreement with van Doesburg over the use of diagonal lines in De Stijl artworks, which van Doesburg supported and Mondrian was against.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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