as in to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
a person who tends to ventilate opinions without first thinking them through
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ventilate
Trim tree branches away from the home and ventilate attics and crawl spaces.
—
Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Like onions, keep garlic in a cool place that's well ventilated, and stick it in the fridge after it's been cut.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Premium trims gain ventilated front seats, and the gear selector migrates to the steering column, ostensibly to free up cabin space.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, heated or ventilated seats are nice if the weather in your area varies greatly.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ventilate
Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Like onions, keep garlic in a cool place that's well ventilated, and stick it in the fridge after it's been cut.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Premium trims gain ventilated front seats, and the gear selector migrates to the steering column, ostensibly to free up cabin space.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
For example, heated or ventilated seats are nice if the weather in your area varies greatly.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ventilate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
Verb
-
Regardless of whether or not there’s truth to Trump’s remarks about Nigeria, some of Minaj’s fans have expressed disappointment in the hip-hop star for aligning herself with the polarizing politician in any capacity.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Looking toward the midterms Heading into 2026, many Americans continue to express deep dissatisfaction with their party’s establishment.—
Jeff Harden,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Airline industry leaders, unions and government officials have voiced concerns about the strain on vital employees like air traffic controllers, who are working without pay and increasingly unable to maintain regular shifts.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has often voiced his trust in Roseman.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Most analysts who spoke with said that the Senate will be a tougher feat for Democrats than the House, although there is still a lot up in the air, given ongoing and potentially upcoming redistricting plans and rules.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
The Dance aired nonstop on MTV and VH1, and the album debuted at number one on Billboard’s album charts and became the fifth-best-selling live album of all time in the US.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
-
The series aired its first two episodes on Apple TV+ on Friday, October 10, 2025.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 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
Cite this Entry
“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share