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
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Recent Examples of ventilate
Make sure your bathroom is well-ventilated to factor out chemicals, and wear protective gloves to keep your skin safe from chemicals that can cause irritations.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 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
The cabin, meanwhile, retains its excellent 18-way massaging sport seats that are adjustable, heated, and ventilated.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Mosquito foggers and sprays can be effective, but they should be used cautiously indoors—always follow label instructions and ventilate the area well.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 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
The cabin, meanwhile, retains its excellent 18-way massaging sport seats that are adjustable, heated, and ventilated.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Mosquito foggers and sprays can be effective, but they should be used cautiously indoors—always follow label instructions and ventilate the area well.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dimitrijevic expressed concerns about the timing of the substitute ordinance, which would require council members to vote on it prior to voting on the budget for 2026.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The development sparked a backlash from the acting community, with the likes of Emily Blunt and SAG-AFTRA voicing concern.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Two days later, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr voiced his frustrations over Kimmel's comments and ABC temporarily pulled Kimmel from the air, while broadcasters Sinclair and Nexstar continued to preempt the show following its return on Sept 23.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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How does a century-old industrial company such as Firmenich (renamed DSM-Firmenich following its 2023 merger with Dutch chemical firm DSM) manage to remain globally competitive today, given that a large share of its cost base is in the most expensive country in the world?—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to give 60 days’ notice ahead of mass layoffs.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Morris had a television program that aired in over 190 countries, and his radio program aired in more than 6,800 cities, according to his biography on the Gateway Church website.—
Nolan Clay,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kimmel is once again on the air throughout the country now that rebellious affiliate owners Nexstar and Sinclair have backed down and agreed to resume airing his ABC late-night show after a weeklong standoff.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Thus, unlike disgruntled newspaper readers, whose only resort was to write an angry letter to the editor, radio listeners could now vent their frustrations by going over the heads of a local affiliate and complaining directly to the government.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Oddly enough, the Buccaneers are currently 3-1 on the season, but the issues in the loss were enough for the quarterback to vent about the struggles.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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