1
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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3
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
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
The cold water absorbs the heat produced by the data center servers, turning into steam that is vented out of the facility.
—Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
The explosion of an oxygen tank forced Lovell and crewmates Fred Haise and Jack Swigert to abort the mission and put their efforts toward returning to Earth safely as the command module vented oxygen into space.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
The cold water absorbs the heat produced by the data center servers, turning into steam that is vented out of the facility.
—Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
The explosion of an oxygen tank forced Lovell and crewmates Fred Haise and Jack Swigert to abort the mission and put their efforts toward returning to Earth safely as the command module vented oxygen into space.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vented
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Manes Returns A little more than three months after Johnson’s departure, Bukele unleashed an assault on the judiciary.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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So Much Fun) and others exhausting (the YSL Slime Language comps, 2023’s Business Is Business), as well as too many studio leaks unleashed via message board accounts.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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More Al Bello/Getty Images So, when Giants superstar receiver Malik Nabers tore his ACL on Sunday, Beckham voiced his opinion on social media.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Yurachek voiced support for Pittman following a late-season nonconference win over Florida International that was sandwiched between blowout home losses to Auburn and Missouri.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For more than four years, Lynn Milam's life was bound by the pain that radiated from her swollen joints.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
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Even then, its influence radiated outward, shaping architecture, furniture, urban planning, and design around the world.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 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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Everyone was safe after the incident, according to a statement released by the organizers.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Poll Signals Voter Blame for Government Shutdown A poll released a few hours before the government shutdown came into effect gave insight into how voters may apportion the blame.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many have expressed concerns about the ability of America's power grid to keep up with the challenge of charging more electric vehicles and higher charging speeds on a regular basis.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Swift has also directed many of her own music videos and expressed interest in helming a feature.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Andrew Garfield was originally cast as the creature but dropped out in January 2024 due to scheduling conflicts.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mriya, which was slated to fly over Venice carrying a hard drive with a database including information on all the participating artists, casting a fleeting shadow over the Giardini.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The agency stated that the price adjustments are being implemented to help cover additional handling costs and ensure a successful peak season, according to a news release.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The agency later stated the animal was in good health, stress-free and receiving appropriate care from her handlers.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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