VENTILATING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

ventilating

verb

present participle of ventilate

as in expressing

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 ventilating Best of all, there are plenty of premade screens specifically geared toward concealing while ventilating machinery or storage, or for general outdoor privacy. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026 Prevent mold’s return by drying and ventilating properly. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 Use thin fabric floating row cover — not the thick fabric used in such cover that traps heat for frost protection — to provide protection from the heat and, with its ventilating features, provide a cooling effect. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026 Combat specific cold-weather challenges by ventilating your bathroom, wiping surfaces daily, and washing towels more frequently. — Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026 During the winter storm, NWS Louisville suggests checking on neighbors and family, properly ventilating emergency heat sources, keeping generators at least 20 feet from houses and taking precautions while shoveling. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Jan. 2026 Oversized Ellume polarized lenses block glare while still ventilating well thanks to airflow channels along the brow. — Joe Jackson, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025 According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the most effective way to improve indoor air quality is by reducing or removing the sources of allergens and ventilating your home with clean outdoor air. — Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025 The co-op now wants to look at energy-intensive equipment such as heating and ventilating systems as potential energy resources. — David Wagman, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2019

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif released a statement expressing sympathy with the families of the five crew members, and directed the government to deploy all available resources for the search effort.

— Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
By expressing behavior through concrete, executable examples, acceptance tests allow the system to evolve while keeping its meaning and intent stable.

— Boris Berat, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of expressing

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Among this group, it is characterized by a difficulty controlling phone use, heavy social media dependence, having a preoccupation with notifications and voicing distress when separated from their device.

— Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
It’s been less than a week since Taylor Swift tied the knot with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, yet Swifties are already voicing some strong opinions about a few of the wedding guests.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026

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With the crack of the ball against his bat, Tommy Edman scored from third, giving the Dodgers the lead.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Another challenge is that the EV segment relies heavily on rare earths imported from China, giving Indian two-wheeler makers little control over supply and pricing.

— Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of giving

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The organization has not announced a set release time for the scores only information stating that they will be made available on July 6.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026
And despite the rules stating that a challenge from behind with studs-on-calf contact and a level of force should be a red card — no card was administered.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of stating

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The unit is configured for a 28-watt TDP, and the Ventiva modules are housed in a strip across the back edge of the laptop, venting out the rear.

— John Burek, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026
Thousands of demonstrators massed across South African cities, venting anger at undocumented foreign nationals.

— Reuters, NBC news, 1 July 2026

Definition of venting

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New episodes drop Wednesdays, with the season finale airing on August 12.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
The one-hour documentary, narrated by Rosanne Cash, begins airing on PBS SoCal on June 25, then rolls out through the summer on PBS stations across the country.

— Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026

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