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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
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
Considerations Before Getting Started As with any intensive cleaning project, Stein suggests using proper safety precautions, such as wearing gloves and masks and properly ventilating your space.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 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
Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Considerations Before Getting Started As with any intensive cleaning project, Stein suggests using proper safety precautions, such as wearing gloves and masks and properly ventilating your space.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 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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The senators had previously sent a letter to the SSA in April 2025 expressing concerns about retroactive spousal benefits under the new law.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Parts of the exchange have gone viral among Angelenos, with many expressing confusion and surprise about the suggestion that Culver City is plagued by crime.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kristen Bell is set to join the cast of Paramount pic Sonic the Hedgehog 4 voicing the character of Amy Rose, a fan favorite in the video game franchise that was teased in the end credits at the end fo the last installment.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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The most recent discussions in November had resident voicing opposition to allowing residential uses in Saratoga Village.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Staff strike an easy balance, remaining accessible while still giving guests the space to enjoy the area’s quiet and calm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Again, the Dodgers have talked openly about giving him more days off, because everything with this organization centers on October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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An official representative, or the couple, would have to make a public announcement stating their intention to marry.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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About an hour later, the airport issued an update stating that operations would remain suspended for another 90 minutes or so.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Emma Stone teamed up with Squarespace, the website building and hosting company, for a 2026 Super Bowl commercial campaign that sees the Bugonia star venting her frustration that the domain of her name is unavailable for purchase.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some House Republicans are openly venting about the challenges of having such a small advantage over Democrats.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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The comedian went ahead and interviewed Talarico, but the segment was released on YouTube instead of airing on CBS.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Angels will not be airing any Cactus League games on television this spring, which is a departure from their previous practice of showing nearly all of the exhibition games.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Ventilating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilating. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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