1
as in unleashed
to find emotional release for
vented her anger and then quickly calmed down
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2
as in voiced
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 radiated
to throw or give off
a clothes dryer venting steam
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as in ventilated
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Recent Examples of vented
Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
The day began with a controversial story in the Chicago Tribune, in which Reese vented some longstanding frustration with the organization for not building a better team around her.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The president vented to reporters while taking aim at Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a nearly 92-year-old ally who has many defenders in the Senate.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
For features like front and rear heated, vented and massage seats, for rear seats with foot rests and a center console with more controls, buyers can look to the Autobiography (from $154,700) or top-of-the-line SV (from $213,200).
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
After the flames were put out, crews searched for hot spots and vented the building.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
The cold water absorbs the heat produced by the data center servers, turning into steam that is vented out of the facility.
—Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
The explosion of an oxygen tank forced Lovell and crewmates Fred Haise and Jack Swigert to abort the mission and put their efforts toward returning to Earth safely as the command module vented oxygen into space.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Heat is vented out the rear, and a new thermal gel solution is used across the core parts.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
The day began with a controversial story in the Chicago Tribune, in which Reese vented some longstanding frustration with the organization for not building a better team around her.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The president vented to reporters while taking aim at Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a nearly 92-year-old ally who has many defenders in the Senate.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
For features like front and rear heated, vented and massage seats, for rear seats with foot rests and a center console with more controls, buyers can look to the Autobiography (from $154,700) or top-of-the-line SV (from $213,200).
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
After the flames were put out, crews searched for hot spots and vented the building.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
The cold water absorbs the heat produced by the data center servers, turning into steam that is vented out of the facility.
—Melissa Scanlan, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2025
The explosion of an oxygen tank forced Lovell and crewmates Fred Haise and Jack Swigert to abort the mission and put their efforts toward returning to Earth safely as the command module vented oxygen into space.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vented
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The man who unleashed a mob on the Capitol, and said Liz Cheney should face nine barrels shooting at her for supporting his opponent, blames the radical left for their rhetoric.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Flip that switch, and suddenly every market becomes accessible, and good ideas trapped behind a language wall get unleashed.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Chris Pratt, the Guardians of the Galaxy star who voiced Mario in the first film, is confirmed to be returning as the voice of our hopping hero.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Emmy winner voiced a role in DreamWorks’ The Bad Guys 2 and will soon be seen starring alongside comedian Nate Bargatze in his TriStar Pictures comedy The Breadwinner, which hits theaters on March 13.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Manabe’s model offered a way to test the greenhouse effect — the century-old idea that certain gases trap heat that would otherwise be radiated from Earth back to space.—
Zack Savitsky,
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
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There was also a 7-inch touchscreen with Porsche’s PCM navigation system sitting above climate controls that included heated and ventilated seats.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Just four months after being released from her WWE contract, Shayna Baszler has made her on-screen return to the NXT brand.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of Kirk’s shooting, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about holding outdoor events.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 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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The girls died as a result of homicide from suffocation, a preliminary report from a medical examiner stated.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Those are characteristics that are best stated overtly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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