as in vented
open to the free circulation of air
if the barn isn't kept ventilated, the hay can ignite
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as in voiced
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 ventilated
Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
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
Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
But, cleaning it regularly and keeping the space well-ventilated greatly helps prevent the build up of mold.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The unit neatly conceals up to 20 pairs of shoes while keeping them ventilated and organized, with extra space for purses and other accessories.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, keeping your home ventilated can reduce the spread of common illnesses like the flu.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Anything that burns fuel needs to be properly ventilated and inspected regularly, and never operate a fuel-burning device inside your home unless it was designed for interior use.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2026
Old is new again as two rows with hard buttons operating fan speed, heated and ventilated front seats and temperature.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Keep the room warm, free of condensation, and well ventilated when painting indoors during winter.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Keep indoor spaces dry and ventilated.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Verb
The foam’s fine-cell structure also provides breathability and moisture control, so the mattress remains well-ventilated even when stored inside the cabinet.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
But, cleaning it regularly and keeping the space well-ventilated greatly helps prevent the build up of mold.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
The unit neatly conceals up to 20 pairs of shoes while keeping them ventilated and organized, with extra space for purses and other accessories.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, keeping your home ventilated can reduce the spread of common illnesses like the flu.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Anything that burns fuel needs to be properly ventilated and inspected regularly, and never operate a fuel-burning device inside your home unless it was designed for interior use.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2026
Old is new again as two rows with hard buttons operating fan speed, heated and ventilated front seats and temperature.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Keep the room warm, free of condensation, and well ventilated when painting indoors during winter.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Keep indoor spaces dry and ventilated.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilated
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The overwhelming majority at that meeting voiced their disapproval of the plan commission, citing similar concerns to those of Susan Thompson.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The report details how, during the incident, mission personnel on the ground had felt overwhelmed by frequent meetings and had voiced concerns over data transparency and inclusion, with personnel outside of Boeing and NASA’s Commercial Crew Program feeling particularly excluded.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2026
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The post has garnered 161,000 likes and more than 2,600 comments, many of which expressed sympathy for the bot.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Two other banks, Bank of America and RBC Capital Markets, also expressed worries about AI capex recently.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Best Women’s Clothing Deals From buttery soft T-shirts to breezy jumpsuits, there’s no shortage of chic and comfy spring wardrobe staples hidden in the Macy’s sale section.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The afternoon is mostly sunny with some clouds once again, with highs reaching the mid- to upper 70s and breezy winds.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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So Tang vented about his team’s lack of commitment after the Wildcats got poleaxed by Cincinnati for their fifth consecutive loss and their 10th loss in 11 games.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Despite frustrations vented by its adult users, the company insists age verification is necessary to create a safer experience for Discord's underaged users.—
John Tufts,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Settling for a scratchy sweatshirt is out of the question when there are silky-smooth options like this airy modal pullover.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Heavy soil will retain more moisture than airy sandy or loamy soils.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Those shuttered facilities have helped the state save $1 billion annually, the report stated.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Deutsche Telekom stated that the teleportation ran alongside regular data traffic on the same metro fiber cables, showcasing that future quantum services could coexist with today’s city networks.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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That ruling gave birth to the endangerment finding two years later.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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That’s the nickname a Scoutmaster gave Bolles some two decades ago, a reference to Kirby vacuum cleaners.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Ventilated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilated. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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