as in expresses
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 ventilates
It’s filled with a cooling gel that ventilates body heat.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilates
Verb
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Victoria Frenner, who is a therapist, expresses skepticism about the book’s punchy tone.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Bryl has built a beauty career over the past four decades based on accuracy, discretion, and the belief that beauty, at its best, expresses presence rather than perfection.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Verb
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MacFarlane voices Stewie and will executive-produce for Fuzzy Door.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Seth Rogen voices Napoleon, the nastiest pig who becomes the farm’s scary dictator.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter gives instinct unusual confidence, making a risk feel worth taking.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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As his tone grows more drawn-out and guttural, and Thomas’ lyrical touch gives way to percussive attack, the rhythm section ups the ante, picking up speed like a gathering tornado.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The charging document also states that the counselor stood up and tried to alert the tug crew that the boat was about to be struck.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The company states the vehicle weighs about 1102 pounds (500 kilograms) with a passenger on board.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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“Ventilates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilates. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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