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
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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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
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, 13 June 2026
Firefighters could be seen venting the roof of the building as smoke seeped out.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Officials first responded to the GKN Aerospace facility on May 21 after a storage tank containing methyl methacrylate — a toxic chemical used in acrylic-plastics manufacturing — began venting vapors.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Recirculating air in the car for too long can trap moisture in the cabin instead of venting it out.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
My Instagram feed is flooded with selfie videos of furious Russians venting about internet disruptions, which have hit small businesses hard.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
Orange County Fire Authority crews first responded to the business on Thursday afternoon, following reports that an overheated tank had begun venting vapors.
—Sean Emery, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The Mets have not exactly been a fun team to watch this week, and fans are already venting their frustrations with the seeming inability to create runs.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
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, 13 June 2026
Firefighters could be seen venting the roof of the building as smoke seeped out.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Officials first responded to the GKN Aerospace facility on May 21 after a storage tank containing methyl methacrylate — a toxic chemical used in acrylic-plastics manufacturing — began venting vapors.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Recirculating air in the car for too long can trap moisture in the cabin instead of venting it out.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
My Instagram feed is flooded with selfie videos of furious Russians venting about internet disruptions, which have hit small businesses hard.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
Orange County Fire Authority crews first responded to the business on Thursday afternoon, following reports that an overheated tank had begun venting vapors.
—Sean Emery, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The Mets have not exactly been a fun team to watch this week, and fans are already venting their frustrations with the seeming inability to create runs.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venting
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Elon Musk is now bragging that SpaceX will make epic investments en route to unleashing stupendous results.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Since unleashing its first full-length Fallen in 2003, the group has released just six traditional studio LPs.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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When multiple employees independently describe experiences involving intimidation or retaliation after voicing concerns, those claims deserve serious attention.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter that published late last year, Murphy admitted that voicing Donkey can be physically taxing.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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In one engraving from van Deventer’s manual, his arm is shown inserted into an empty uterus almost up to the elbow, the engraver’s close, texturing lines transforming his hand into a radiating light within a cavernous female darkness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The home advantage definitely helps, with the American fans radiating a special kind of enthusiasm.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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In 2018, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist famous for wearing a beaded mask to hide his identity, exposed just how deep Ghana’s football problems ran by releasing a documentary that was screened at cinemas and theatres across the country.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But the White House is moving ahead with releasing details to the public, and on Wednesday, senior administration officials read out each line of the understanding to reporters.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Swilling beers from sponsor Corona, the hosts marveled at the turnaround, expressing the same astonishment that Larry David, Ben Stiller and other fans were showing on the ABC telecast.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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The Duke of Sussex concluded his video message to the German tournament competitors — both current and former military personnel — by expressing gratitude and highlighting the event's focus on camaraderie and unity.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, soon signed it remotely too –– quickly casting doubt over whether an in-person signing event was now needed.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Before Sony, Chugerman worked in casting at ABC.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The inventory risk is real, but oil bulls are giving the problem too much weight, Dwivedi argues.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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As the world looks for newer ways to meet it energy demands without emitting carbon, fusion energy seems to be the most likely option.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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However, the material that swirls around the black hole can heat up and glow due to friction and tidal forces, emitting radio waves and X-rays.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Venting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venting. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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