1
as in unleashing
to find emotional release for
vented her anger and then quickly calmed down
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2
as in voicing
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
vented his opinions freely and loudly at town meetings
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as in radiating
to throw or give off
a clothes dryer venting steam
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Recent Examples of venting
Some House Republicans are openly venting about the challenges of having such a small advantage over Democrats.
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Firefighters arrived within four minutes and found heavy smoke and flames venting from a first-floor bay window.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of Chicagoans packed a special meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability on Thursday night, venting anger and frustration about the months-long federal immigration enforcement operation known as Midway Blitz.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Often this water rises through cracks in the ground, gently venting into steam.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
Wiles had 11 separate opportunities to reconsider venting to the reporter.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, Johnson urged his fellow Republicans to bring complaints to him directly, rather than venting in public.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
On the company Facebook page, parents—some of whom have fed their children the affected products—are venting their anger at the company.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 18 Nov. 2025
Violence is for getting your way; for asserting your existence as an individual or a group; for venting torrential feeling; for sadistic pleasure.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Firefighters arrived within four minutes and found heavy smoke and flames venting from a first-floor bay window.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of Chicagoans packed a special meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability on Thursday night, venting anger and frustration about the months-long federal immigration enforcement operation known as Midway Blitz.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Often this water rises through cracks in the ground, gently venting into steam.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
Wiles had 11 separate opportunities to reconsider venting to the reporter.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, Johnson urged his fellow Republicans to bring complaints to him directly, rather than venting in public.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
On the company Facebook page, parents—some of whom have fed their children the affected products—are venting their anger at the company.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 18 Nov. 2025
Violence is for getting your way; for asserting your existence as an individual or a group; for venting torrential feeling; for sadistic pleasure.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venting
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As a professional, challenging the status quo means daring to be different by unleashing your curiosity to drive new ways of achieving efficiency, differentiation, and breakthroughs.—
Rodney C. Adkins,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Imagine unleashing Lipsey and Bradley for short spurts and telling them to wreak havoc.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Jefferson affirmed freedom of speech by pardoning those convicted of voicing opposition to the government under the Sedition Act of 1798.—
Bernadette Meyler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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In 2018, Azaria stopped voicing Apu after complaints the character promoted negative stereotypes about Indians.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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An ice dam occurs when the snow piled on your roof begins to melt from the sun or the heat radiating from your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The classic, expensive-looking accessory instantly dresses up any outfit, with the intricate design radiating luxury and elegance.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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The company has said releasing certain information publicly would compromise its business.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, quickly after releasing these updates — which are intended to keep core system services functioning on devices that no longer receive major iOS releases — Apple stopped signing them.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials, at the time of Ortega-Anguiano’s early release, were expressing frustration at sanctuary state restrictions that limit direct cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration officers.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Add ingredients, stir briefly to integrate them together and garnish with a large grapefruit peel, expressing the oils over the top of the drink before adding the peel to the glass.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2026
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WiiM’s products used to support the casting standard for iPhones and Mac, but no more.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And, after months of casting rumors swirling on social media, Mendes finally revealed in 2025 who would portray the Fab Four.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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And then there’s the new DineAlley, which curates private culinary journeys across the Tasman Peninsula, giving guests behind-the-scenes access to working farms, vineyards, oyster sheds and distilleries that are otherwise difficult to visit on your own.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The participants received either red light therapy delivered by a light-emitting headset and a device that clips into the nose, or a placebo treatment with an identical device that doesn’t produce light.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Unlike traditional copper phone lines that transmit information as electrical signals, fiber-optic cables are tiny bendable strands of glass through which data is sent as photons — lasers emitting pulses of light — at far higher speed, using less energy.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Venting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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