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adjective

as in ventilated

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verb

past tense of vent
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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3
as in radiated
to throw or give off a clothes dryer venting steam

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Recent Examples of vented
Verb
But if ‘Oumuamua were a traditional comet, its anomalous acceleration should’ve been accompanied by a rocketlike jet of gas and dust vented from ices warmed by the close encounter with our star. — Darryl Z. Seligman, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 After the Royals’ three-touchdown defeat last Friday against the White Sox in Chicago — the most lopsided loss in team history — fans vented in response to the team’s social-media accounts. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vented
  1. ventilated
  2. unleashed
  3. voiced
  4. radiated
  5. released
  6. expressed
  7. cast
  8. stated
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
Definition of ventilated
Verb
  • Fraxiom The match started at a War Raiders pace before Axiom was unleashed and landed a picture-perfect moonsault onto the War Raiders.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Over the last week, the country has once again been witness to the deadly consequences ICE has repeatedly unleashed on our streets.
    — Kica Matos, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of unleashed
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  • The incident prompted speculation and questions on social media and among Midtown residents, many of whom have voiced their frustrations of the state of the skeletal office tower at 14th and Peachtree streets.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • Chair Mark Jerrell said the community voiced a need to the board to invest in the next generation and support them in ways other than a four-year college degree.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Definition of voiced
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  • This party track introduced audiences to a version of Tito Double P that radiated a lighthearted madness — fueled by Skyy vodka and Old Parr whiskey, as per the song’s lyrics.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The actress radiated grace, flashing a smile and striking a subtle pose for a portrait in the '50s.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of radiated
Verb
  • In a blistering statement released after Wednesday’s vote, the mayor’s office blasted the commission and longtime Chair Robb Pitts, who recently lost his reelection bid to former Commissioner Mo Ivory.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • Video released by Iranian state media shows patients being evacuated from Shahid Baghaei Hospital in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz on Wednesday.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of released
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  • Barroca was drawing on a sentiment expressed two decades earlier, when Brazil won the 1994 World Cup.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Paul is a professional wrestler, after all, and, on Thursday, Brady expressed his interest in getting into the WWE.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of expressed
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  • Deep overhanging eaves cast long shadows across geometric leadlight windows, while thick bands of locally quarried sandstone wrap the base – Griffin’s signature, written not in ink but in stone.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Crutchfield said Midland covers a large geographic portion of the county but has no early voting location, requiring many residents to drive to Concord or the Cabarrus Arena to cast ballots before Election Day.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of cast
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  • Singh crashed into seven other vehicles — three semi-trucks, two pickup trucks and two cars — killing three people, NBC4 Los Angeles stated.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Correction, July 14 A previous version of this article stated that Page is developing a hair-care line.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of stated

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