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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
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The Micro Honey Harvester was the result of six years of experimenting with prototypes along with feedback from beekeepers worldwide who vented about the frustrations of honey production being laborious, messy and stressful for both beekeepers and the bees.
—Shirl Leigh
january 20, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
Such drastic measures should mean, in a free and open democracy, powerful pushback vented not only through the political process but also through artists and audiences.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Consider replacing your over-the-range microwave with a range hood (vented or ductless) and moving it to a different location.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Dead drummer Mickey Hart said at one point legendary concert promoter Bill Graham vented to him about the lack of catchy songs.
—Adam Levine, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Protesters earlier vented their outrage outside a federal facility that is serving as a hub for the administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major city.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Many Democratic activists and voters vented their frustration when a group of seven Democratic senators and one independent voted to reopen the government in November without getting a significant concession from Republicans on health insurance premiums.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2026
Deep into stoppage time, fans vented their spleen at the sight of Dominik Szoboszlai turning down the chance to cross into the box, instead opting to pass sideways to Ibrahima Konate.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
First-responders requested additional ambulances and Spire gas service to the scene, and vented the residence.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The Micro Honey Harvester was the result of six years of experimenting with prototypes along with feedback from beekeepers worldwide who vented about the frustrations of honey production being laborious, messy and stressful for both beekeepers and the bees.
—Shirl Leigh
january 20, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
Such drastic measures should mean, in a free and open democracy, powerful pushback vented not only through the political process but also through artists and audiences.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Consider replacing your over-the-range microwave with a range hood (vented or ductless) and moving it to a different location.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Dead drummer Mickey Hart said at one point legendary concert promoter Bill Graham vented to him about the lack of catchy songs.
—Adam Levine, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Protesters earlier vented their outrage outside a federal facility that is serving as a hub for the administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major city.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Many Democratic activists and voters vented their frustration when a group of seven Democratic senators and one independent voted to reopen the government in November without getting a significant concession from Republicans on health insurance premiums.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2026
Deep into stoppage time, fans vented their spleen at the sight of Dominik Szoboszlai turning down the chance to cross into the box, instead opting to pass sideways to Ibrahima Konate.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vented
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Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 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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The head of a medical watchdog group unleashed on Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) after a nurse at the school's hospital lost her job over TikTok videos that went viral for all the wrong reasons.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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For example, the higher estimates for the infamous August 2013 East Ghoutta chemical weapons attack, which saw sarin nerve gas unleashed on an urban civilian area, are 1,500 dead.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kang cited positive reactions from Canadian officials, noting that Defense Minister David McGuinty voiced no safety concerns after inspecting a submarine under construction at Hanwha Shipyard last year.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Grounded in historical records, the series is animated by artists using a variety of generative AI tools, voiced by SAG actors, with an original score; and edited, mixed, and color graded by our post-production team.—
TIME PR,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Before sunset, cover cold-sensitive plants with frost cloth or sheets to retain heat radiated from the soil.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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As per usual, Kate Hudson radiated warmth and elegance amid the sea of celebrities at the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The boy and his father were released from a detention center in Dilley, Texas, on Saturday, after a judge issued a ruling earlier in the day.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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By the time it was released there had already been early reviews and considerable buzz.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The White House has expressed openness to a compromise with the Democrats, who are holding up a government funding bill over the shooting.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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Several others in the organization have expressed their interest in Rodgers playing quarterback in 2026.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Last year’s relentlessly twisty The Girlfriend, on Prime Video, cast Olivia Cooke as a slightly unhinged working-class striver at odds with her upper-crust boyfriend’s even more deranged mother (Wright).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cultural shifts—including recent documentaries and a biopic—have cast Milli Vanilli in a more sympathetic light, with Morvan remaining zen about the Grammy outcome.—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The medical provider has not stated how many services have had to be rescheduled thus far.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials initially stated that Pretti was armed and resisted agents, while local accounts indicate Pretti was disarmed before he was fatally shot.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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