1
as in to unleash
to find emotional release for
vented her anger and then quickly calmed down
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2
as in to express
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 to radiate
to throw or give off
a clothes dryer venting steam
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as in outlet
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Recent Examples of vent
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Just after midnight, lava began to emerge from the volcano's north vent in Halemaumau Crater, the USGS said.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Massaging, heated and vented 24-way top-line front seats, active noise cancellation and a multi-configurable 48-inch screen are highlights.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Hope is like second-hand smoke, leaking into every vent in Broncos headquarters.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Just after midnight, lava began to emerge from the volcano's north vent in Halemaumau Crater, the USGS said.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Plus, that side’s vented lower portion is removable, with sliding tabs along its length and a screw at the back.
—PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Massaging, heated and vented 24-way top-line front seats, active noise cancellation and a multi-configurable 48-inch screen are highlights.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vent
Verb
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The ambush unleashed a brutal firefight that ended in Ruth's death.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
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This step unlocks the spice’s fat-soluble compounds, unleashing its brawny, savory-sweet flavors.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The vote to approve Miran’s nomination passed 48-47, along party lines, with Democrats expressing concern about the appointment impacting the central bank’s independence.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And so, over time, as the internal temperature keeps rising, the sun radiates ever more sunlight.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The artistry hinged on soft black liner framing the eyes, a pop of copper shimmer on the lids, and skin that radiated health.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Authorities told the outlets that the body was in a state of decomposition.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The restrictions are the latest under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whose office has previously booted major news outlets from regular media space inside the complex.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Authorities have not released information about victim conditions or the total number of people injured in the attack.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Morgan said the victim suffered stab wounds to his hands, chest, lung and abdomen, and was treated and released.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sheila Dix, 69, went to Windsor from Manchester to protest and has also sent a letter to the king to voice her views.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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While critics have voiced concern about the ability of whales to skew markets, prediction markets are built in such a way that, when prices give a distorted view of reality, betting the other way proves profitable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The unfolding saga in the Kirk assassination investigation casts a spotlight on how past perpetrators of high-profile shootings had taken to Discord to announce their plans, ideate about committing mass violence, and at times coordinate logistics.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tundidor cast the lone dissenting vote, holding firm on his call for a deeper, permanent tax cut over a one-time rebate.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The app gives owners the option to connect with the owners of their canine's relative, to exchange information about their pets or schedule a playdate.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Vent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vent. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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