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vented

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verb

past tense of vent
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Recent Examples of vented
Verb
Turning off the air conditioning or heat and using the heated or vented seats uses less power; driving in Eco mode and using iPedal is even more efficient. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 23 June 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 Trump vented privately on Monday in a call with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) about MacDonough’s ruling that could jeopardize $1 billion in White House security funding, including $220 million for his new East Wing ballroom. Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026 Firefighters contained the fire to the attic and vented the roof. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 May 2026 At tribal council in a recent episode, players vented about the difficulty of getting to a group decision when everyone has their own agenda. Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026 Germany and France are among the countries that vented frustration in a meeting of EU envoys, according to people familiar with the matter. Jorge Valero, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026 And those who stuck around vented their frustrations one last time as Carson Benge flew out for the final out of a long day in Queens. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vented
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The lone goal came from midfielder Stephen Eustáquio, who unleashed a strike from outside the box in the 92nd minute.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
  • The Russian military unleashed a massive 11-hour barrage on the Ukrainian capital overnight into Thursday morning that killed at least 30 people.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • The decision was made after several council members voiced concerns about the proposal's potential impact, including Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez, who introduced it in April and advocated for the amendment.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • There was a 30-minute period of public comment before the June 22 board meeting where parents voiced concern over technology use in schools.
    Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
  • Neon blue airbrushing radiated off a sunshine-yellow base, while hot pink auras stood in stark contrast to white French tips.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The Los Angeles Fire Department’s hazardous material team also tested for ammonia, which is used in refrigeration, and hydrogen fluoride, a toxic chemical that could be released by burning lithium-ion batteries and solar panels.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • In a new report released Wednesday, the university highlighted higher than average earnings, accelerated social mobility and declining student debt for its graduates.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Smita Sharma, who helped her mom study for the naturalization exam, expressed both excitement and disbelief.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Others expressed concern that the development would alter the boardwalk’s character.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • The House of Representatives had just passed the SAVE America Act, a bill that would force people to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to show photo identification when casting a ballot.
    Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
  • Sanchez, boosted by voters from Peru’s rural ​regions, led the race earlier in the count and also won votes cast within the country by a slim margin.
    Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Violations will result in disciplinary action, the email stated.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • This usually may come up after an employee has stated an issue.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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