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
They’re crafted from a mix of materials like suede, mesh, and cotton to give them a warm, inviting look while still being ventilated for spring and summer.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 May 2025
The plane must also be ventilated for 30 minutes until someone gets on.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
All three are hubs for moisture accumulation, and the right dehumidifier is key to keep the area dry and ventilated so mold and mildew don’t become an issue.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
The two sickest patients of the outbreak, who both needed to be ventilated for pneumonia, were also adults, Kathleen Harriman, an epidemiologist at the California Department of Public Health, told me.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 May 2025
The plane must also be ventilated for 30 minutes until someone gets on.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
All three are hubs for moisture accumulation, and the right dehumidifier is key to keep the area dry and ventilated so mold and mildew don’t become an issue.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
The two sickest patients of the outbreak, who both needed to be ventilated for pneumonia, were also adults, Kathleen Harriman, an epidemiologist at the California Department of Public Health, told me.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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Ambassadors from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait on Saturday met with Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to express concerns about the consequences of a U.S. attack.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
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On a broader scale, legislators have expressed frustration for years about high prices — whether for a new college graduate seeking an affordable apartment or for a young family trying to afford a pricier suburb with good schools like West Hartford or Glastonbury.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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The veteran actor also appeared as Captain in X-Men: First Class (2011), voiced Ultra Magnus in various Transformers releases, and appeared on shows like The Alienist, This Is Us, and The Dropout.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 June 2025
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At lease five House Republicans also voiced their opposition to the plan, including Reps. David Valadao of California and Ryan Zinke of Montana, who served as the Interior secretary during Trump’s first term.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Westerdam is comfortably sized, with 958 cabins, giving guests plenty to do without feeling overwhelmed.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Leo season gives us a chance to self-prioritize, stand out, and find our inner shine again.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The show's second season aired in May after the inaugural batch of episodes were released last year.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the U.N. office that inspects countries' nuclear programs to ensure compliance with nonproliferation agreements, made the comments in an interview recorded Friday and aired on Sunday by CBS's Face the Nation.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
29 June 2025
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Luigi Mangione, who vented his anger with the health insurance industry in diary entries before Thompson’s death, is facing charges in two states and federal court in connection with the killing.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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And whenever Putin responds by bombing more Ukrainians, Trump does nothing beyond venting on Truth Social.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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