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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Initial attempts to ventilate Otieno using a bag valve mask began at 4:44 p.m., five minutes after a deputy first appeared to check his pulse.
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Samuel Oakford, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
The shaded areas must be open to air, ventilated or cooled and large enough for employees to rest comfortably without being in the sun or touching one another.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 10 July 2024
The two fabrics come together to form a quick-absorbing and fast-drying surface that is resistant to odors, a major plus if your bathroom is poorly ventilated (hello, New York City apartment dwellers) and your towels are prone to developing a mildew scent.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 26 June 2024
For the driver and front passenger, its typical Mercedes, a large infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless charging, heated and ventilated and massaging seats, and the center console touchpad for operation of the infotainment system.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2024
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Samuel Oakford, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
The shaded areas must be open to air, ventilated or cooled and large enough for employees to rest comfortably without being in the sun or touching one another.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 10 July 2024
The two fabrics come together to form a quick-absorbing and fast-drying surface that is resistant to odors, a major plus if your bathroom is poorly ventilated (hello, New York City apartment dwellers) and your towels are prone to developing a mildew scent.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 26 June 2024
For the driver and front passenger, its typical Mercedes, a large infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless charging, heated and ventilated and massaging seats, and the center console touchpad for operation of the infotainment system.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2024.
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