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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.
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Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Prevent mold’s return by drying and ventilating properly.
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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.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
Combat specific cold-weather challenges by ventilating your bathroom, wiping surfaces daily, and washing towels more frequently.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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David Wagman,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 Mar. 2019
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilating
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Depressed dads are more prone to expressing aggravation, annoyance or even rage, Daniel Singley, a psychologist who founded a therapy center for men, said to the Times.
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World leaders are expressing their condolences today and pledging support through aid, search and rescue assistance and military equipment.
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Health concerns intensify over smoke Residents have been voicing their concerns about the potential long-term environmental and health impacts caused by the large blaze.
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Waititi is voicing the upcoming work as well executive producing.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Along with the new date, the ACMs and DCP shared some stats on this year’s event, stating that according to Greyhill Advisors, the show drove about $53 million in economic impact to the Las Vegas region.
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This is a freestanding floor unit venting through a custom panel in a partially open window, as shown above.
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However, Stewart's video and appearance at the match sparked backlash with some fans venting their outrage in the comments section of his post.
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Robert Kirkman’s hit graphic novel adaptation starring JK Simmons, Sandra Oh and Steven Yeun has been greenlit for a sixth season with the fifth still months from airing.
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The private meeting was meant to discuss the voter ID bill, but instead turned into Trump airing his grievances with the attending senators.
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“Ventilating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilating. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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