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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Altman, the influential and controversial Silicon Valley billionaire, transformed the economy by releasing ChatGPT and unleashing an AI revolution in November 2022.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jessie Buckley is unleashing her inner monster.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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What to know to start your day Southaven residents are voicing noise pollution concerns related to the turbines and construction at xAI's gas power plant in the city.—
Erin Munz,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fire victims have spent several months voicing frustration over the pace of the recovery and the city’s role in that effort.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 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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That included releasing a joint photo of D’Amaro and Walden, conveying the message of partnership.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Boston Fire Department says the manhole covers were recently replaced, designed to catch themselves after releasing pressure instead of flying into the air.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Lemon was charged with conspiring to violate someone’s constitutional rights and violating the FACE Act, which prohibits the use of force or threats to intentionally interfere with someone expressing their First Amendment right to religion.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Alfredo Romero, the head of Foro Penal, Venezuela’s leading prisoner rights organization, welcomed the legislation while expressing some skepticism.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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But if work, school, doctor's appointments, or other responsibilities prevent one from casting a ballot that day, early voting is an alternative.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Only then did the chemistry of the casting start to surface as the four Monkees came together on the set.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This research marks the first time scientists have identified the specific amino acids — arginine and tyrosine — that act as molecular glue, giving spider silk its legendary properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Elastocaloric systems have attracted attention in recent years because their cooling doesn’t rely on greenhouse gas-emitting refrigerants.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Alongside 66 potential member galaxies, X-ray emitting gas was spotted by NASA’s Chandra.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Venting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venting. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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