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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3
as in radiating
to throw or give off
a clothes dryer venting steam
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Recent Examples of venting
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.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Some of the clips show onetime Orbán loyalists venting dissatisfaction with the government.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Trump appears to have re-focused on the Danish autonomous territory while venting frustration at NATO, as the diplomatic fallout from the Iran war exposes rifts in Washington's ties with the security alliance.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The process of venting the urine outside the capsule was a moment Koch also showed on camera earlier in the mission.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The former is the fastest feasible way to get astronauts to Mars, operating at a frightful peak temperature of 4,400 degrees Fahrenheit (2,425 degrees Celsius)—and venting radioactive exhaust—albeit only for short, intense bursts.
—David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
The fans are, understandably, venting their frustration at the prospect of Spurs being relegated for the first time since 1977.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The Neo chassis also features side-firing speakers instead of speakers beneath the keyboard, venting out slits on the left and right side that resemble SD-card slots.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Many remain fearful in the aftermath, left wondering whether a sense of normalcy ever will return and venting frustration with local authorities, who seemingly did nothing to intervene amid the chaos.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Some of the clips show onetime Orbán loyalists venting dissatisfaction with the government.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Trump appears to have re-focused on the Danish autonomous territory while venting frustration at NATO, as the diplomatic fallout from the Iran war exposes rifts in Washington's ties with the security alliance.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The process of venting the urine outside the capsule was a moment Koch also showed on camera earlier in the mission.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The former is the fastest feasible way to get astronauts to Mars, operating at a frightful peak temperature of 4,400 degrees Fahrenheit (2,425 degrees Celsius)—and venting radioactive exhaust—albeit only for short, intense bursts.
—David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
The fans are, understandably, venting their frustration at the prospect of Spurs being relegated for the first time since 1977.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The Neo chassis also features side-firing speakers instead of speakers beneath the keyboard, venting out slits on the left and right side that resemble SD-card slots.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Many remain fearful in the aftermath, left wondering whether a sense of normalcy ever will return and venting frustration with local authorities, who seemingly did nothing to intervene amid the chaos.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venting
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Arfsten dribbled to the top of the penalty box, did a crossover then passed across to Rossi, who let the ball go to his left foot before unleashing a shot.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Allowing people to explore and create possibilities beyond their initial scope invigorates the workplace by unleashing creativity, fostering growth, and inviting a collaborative spirit.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani laughed off those digs Tuesday morning while voicing his support for his favorite MLB team.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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More than two dozen Chicago Public Schools parents and community members gathered outside a Pilsen elementary school yesterday morning, voicing concerns over the district’s decision to hold a day of civic engagement on May 1.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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For patrician statesmen, grandeur is usually understated, radiating restraint rather than gawk-inspiring shows of brazen wealth.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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On the water, the 55-year-old mother seems to come alive, her adventurous spirit radiating outward, lighting her from the inside out.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Drake has been hinting at this new album for some time now, slowly releasing promos since last summer.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Global conservation efforts included protecting eggs, releasing hatchlings on beaches and reducing capture in fishing nets, according to the IUCN.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Beltran said expressing those emotions can bring people together.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This includes Tallent, who looked in the mirror and smiled with tears in her eyes, expressing her gratitude.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Principal work on the project will be based in LA and casting discussions are underway.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Most striking, though, is the deep, almost luminescent blue of the walls, casting the room in a curious, dreamlike glow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen had a dreadful Game 2 before giving way to Lyon in the third period.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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How absurd, indeed, to imagine wild birds giving time like the mechanical songsters on an ornamental clock.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The team also wants to know why cosmic buckyballs are emitting infrared wavelengths in a way not predicted by models of how ultraviolet radiation is absorbed.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vehicles emitting certain levels of radiation were no longer allowed across the border.—
Lauren Cassidy,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Venting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venting. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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