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
Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Keep your kitchen ventilated while cooking to maintain humidity levels.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 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
The mid-grade ADX A-Spec adds 19-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, a larger sunroof, and suede seat inserts for $39,350.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 11 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
For example, heated or ventilated seats are nice if the weather in your area varies greatly.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Keep your kitchen ventilated while cooking to maintain humidity levels.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 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
The mid-grade ADX A-Spec adds 19-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, a larger sunroof, and suede seat inserts for $39,350.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilated
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Chris Pratt, the Guardians of the Galaxy star who voiced Mario in the first film, is confirmed to be returning as the voice of our hopping hero.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Emmy winner voiced a role in DreamWorks’ The Bad Guys 2 and will soon be seen starring alongside comedian Nate Bargatze in his TriStar Pictures comedy The Breadwinner, which hits theaters on March 13.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some Republicans, including the secretaries of state for Wyoming and Arkansas, expressed support for restricting mail voting after Trump called for its elimination, but others, like New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan, have criticized the proposal.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this story are theirs and not those of ABC News.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But the real star is Liquid Vacation, a collaboration cocktail served at Little Palm, the hotel's poolside bar that transforms from breezy daytime cafe to lively evening hotspot.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Black-and-white stripes of all orientations and sizes packed a subtle preppy punch; giant sun hats were paired (expectedly) with breezy dresses and (unexpectedly) with sweater vests, ties and trousers; and bright pops of red infused the collection with intentional excitement.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The university initially stated on social media that a suspect was in custody, but Scott Trotter, a university spokesman, told the New York Times and Deseret News that police determined the person who was taken into custody was not the shooter.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ballmer has stated that he was defrauded by Sanberg, who has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of fraud (Aspiration is bankrupt).—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, the movie is a thrillingly airy and active vision of Brussels that maps Michèle’s precocious and ambitious temperament onto the cityscape.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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As for the sheet set, it is made of a 300-thread-count cotton sateen for a crisp, airy bedscape hot sleepers will appreciate.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Heat is vented out the rear, and a new thermal gel solution is used across the core parts.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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The day began with a controversial story in the Chicago Tribune, in which Reese vented some longstanding frustration with the organization for not building a better team around her.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, another jailhouse informant, David Vogel, later gave a recorded interview to a DA investigator, also saying Neary admitted to stabbing the victim, corroborating Lunsford’s original statement.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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There were chiffon dresses that gave a nod to the 1920s with their drop waists.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Ventilated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilated. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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