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
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
Separate bleach from other products and place chemicals in a cool and well-ventilated area.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Most roofs aren't properly ventilated, Klimas said.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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 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
Separate bleach from other products and place chemicals in a cool and well-ventilated area.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Most roofs aren't properly ventilated, Klimas said.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilated
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Kang cited positive reactions from Canadian officials, noting that Defense Minister David McGuinty voiced no safety concerns after inspecting a submarine under construction at Hanwha Shipyard last year.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Grounded in historical records, the series is animated by artists using a variety of generative AI tools, voiced by SAG actors, with an original score; and edited, mixed, and color graded by our post-production team.—
TIME PR,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Over the last few years, Gates has repeatedly expressed regret over his decision to spend time with Epstein.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the Port Washington data center campus project made its way through the city's approval process in 2025, some city and regional opponents of the project had expressed concerns about the financing behind the project at city meetings in October and November amidst chatter of an AI bubble.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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And what in a woman’s life today is simple, let alone light and breezy?—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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First-responders requested additional ambulances and Spire gas service to the scene, and vented the residence.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Micro Honey Harvester was the result of six years of experimenting with prototypes along with feedback from beekeepers worldwide who vented about the frustrations of honey production being laborious, messy and stressful for both beekeepers and the bees.—
Shirl Leigh
January 20,
New Atlas,
20 Jan. 2026
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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,
29 Jan. 2026
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At the Cuernavaca location of this coffee shop, which has four spots around town, the airy jumble was stacked onto sturdy toast spread with the sweet tingle of tomato jam —an ideal breakfast that in lesser hands would be pedestrian.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The medical provider has not stated how many services have had to be rescheduled thus far.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials initially stated that Pretti was armed and resisted agents, while local accounts indicate Pretti was disarmed before he was fatally shot.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Each member gave their all, giving a rousing performance that ranged from sweet and cute to jaw-droppingly sexy.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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My dad also gave me some weird things to read for our little one-on-one Communist training, like Lenin’s On the National Question, which was a big ask of a twelve-year-old.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Ventilated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilated. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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