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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
Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
The Goncalves family has vented frustration over Kohberger’s refusal of further restitution.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Earlier this season, after watching Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin hit 65- and 58-yarders against his team, Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio vented to reporters about the new K-ball rule a bit.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Social media users vented frustration, with some highlighting the risks of centralized internet infrastructure.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
One neighbor complained about revving and burnouts, while another wrote that she was stuck in traffic for an hour, and another vented about people parking in the nearby Sea Summit neighborhood.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Facing mounting medical bills, Hausman vented on TikTok.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
One person familiar with Tuesday’s heated discussion within the caucus says there appears to be at least eight Democratic votes to reopen the government — even though progressive Democratic senators vented their frustration with the potential deal.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2025
The Goncalves family has vented frustration over Kohberger’s refusal of further restitution.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Earlier this season, after watching Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin hit 65- and 58-yarders against his team, Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio vented to reporters about the new K-ball rule a bit.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Social media users vented frustration, with some highlighting the risks of centralized internet infrastructure.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
One neighbor complained about revving and burnouts, while another wrote that she was stuck in traffic for an hour, and another vented about people parking in the nearby Sea Summit neighborhood.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Facing mounting medical bills, Hausman vented on TikTok.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vented
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Vanderbilt has been working on tempo all season, hasn’t used it a ton in games yet, but unleashed it Saturday and caused trouble.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Charlotte unleashed a 27-2 run, closing to within one.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The district has also voiced concerns about the school’s high chronic absentee and suspension rates, which each put the school in the red category of California’s school accountability system.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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This past fashion month, the SS26 collections radiated an overwhelming sense of emotion and community through movement, texture, and craftsmanship.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Kinloch offers advice, not concession to Sheffield After giving his speech, Kinloch shook hands, hugged and took photos with his supporters, who generally radiated smiles and continued dancing, despite his loss in the race.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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On an email chain including seven of Stryker’s lawyers, the company’s legal team filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on the records, more than an hour after UC released them to The Enquirer.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Jay Maytorena, 22, listed as a current or former student, was cited and released for refusing to leave and obstruction.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The views expressed in this article are the writers’ own.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The region saw 30% to 40% fewer ballots cast than in last year’s presidential election, for example.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sam Claflin was cast in the role of Billy Dunne.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His original announcement on October 13 stated his contract was simply not being renewed, but this new report confirms the non-renewal has been escalated to an early termination.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Now comes the hard part, as Mamdani himself stated on Wednesday.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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