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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
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
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
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
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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Frey unleashed his five-pitch arsenal, thwarting the Spartans most of the way.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the War on Terror persisted and mutated into nightmares in Iraq and Afghanistan, and then Syria, which unleashed that darkness in the form of terrorist states and a refugee crisis that spread anti-Muslim and anti-migrant hatred to Europe, the United States, and beyond.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Riquelme Vega, a Chilean Dutch cocaine importer also in the Super Cartel, wanted to murder a rival in Dubai by sending a team of Colombian assassins to the Emirates, Kinahan voiced his disapproval.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Seymour is voiced by Ian Lynch Passarelli.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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While fellow first-round pick Malachi Lawrence will mostly be contained to an outside linebacker role, the versatility theme radiated into day two when the Cowboys took Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham in the third round over a group of other talented defenders.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Joined by members of the British royal family, Kate radiated in a lavender midi dress, which not only is an ode to the queen, but also a practical and polished spring style.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Harriet was thirty-eight when her mother was released, in 2019.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and has since been released, police said.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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Leon has expressed reservations about the project's $400 million private financing arrangement and the lack of congressional input.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bureau employees expressed concerns that his behavior posed a threat to public safety.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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That gave Washington’s supporters 25 of the 50 seats in the City Council, and with the mayor casting a tiebreaking vote, the stalemate was broken.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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On the bright side, the Eta Aquarid's are known to produce the occasional fireball, which could easily pierce the veil of moonlight cast by the lunar disk.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Maybe so, but think of how badly Congress had stated those hackneyed ideas.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The company stated that operators needed only tens of minutes of instruction before becoming effective.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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