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
Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Heated and ventilated second-row seating is standard with captain’s chairs.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Like onions, keep garlic in a cool place that's well ventilated, and stick it in the fridge after it's been cut.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Premium trims gain ventilated front seats, and the gear selector migrates to the steering column, ostensibly to free up cabin space.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 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
Merten said people need to make sure generators are only used in an area that is well-ventilated.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
Make sure basements and crawlspaces are ventilated properly to reduce moisture buildup.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Heated and ventilated second-row seating is standard with captain’s chairs.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Like onions, keep garlic in a cool place that's well ventilated, and stick it in the fridge after it's been cut.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Premium trims gain ventilated front seats, and the gear selector migrates to the steering column, ostensibly to free up cabin space.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 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
Merten said people need to make sure generators are only used in an area that is well-ventilated.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilated
Verb
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Badgers fans have voiced frustration with the direction of the program in recent weeks.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In announcing these 2026 shows, Bon Jovi expressed joy in the ability to hit the stage again and share the band’s massive-selling catalog with fans again.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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McIntyre expressed satisfaction with the situation but denied any involvement in the assault.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For Stone, the Susa sandals aligned with the breezy sophistication of her archival spring 1996 Donna Karan ensemble, which consisted of a column skirt and a collared top daintily fastened at the chest.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The saving grace is Nobody's excellent ensemble cast, which elevates the predictable material into a breezy and pleasant — if not particularly memorable — viewing experience.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even more recently, another prominent physicist has stated a similarly dubious case for the non-existence of dark matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Oct. 2025
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County Commissioner Tim Jones stated that Gaines’ appointment was in response to this months-long struggle to pass the policy.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t be fooled by the square footage—this house feels open, airy, and bright thanks to its thoughtful design.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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The 100 percent cotton fabric feels airy yet substantial enough to use for colder evenings.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One neighbor complained about revving and burnouts, while another wrote that she was stuck in traffic for an hour, and another vented about people parking in the nearby Sea Summit neighborhood.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
21 Oct. 2025
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Facing mounting medical bills, Hausman vented on TikTok.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This week, the judges gave Andy his first 7s.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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The first and last sentences gave me momentary pause.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Ventilated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilated. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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