as in to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
a person who tends to ventilate opinions without first thinking them through
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Recent Examples of ventilate
Mosquito foggers and sprays can be effective, but they should be used cautiously indoors—always follow label instructions and ventilate the area well.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Merten said people need to make sure generators are only used in an area that is well-ventilated.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The appearance of fungi indoors is not uncommon, particularly in damp or poorly ventilated areas.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
First responders were able to turn off the gas line and ventilate the building to prevent an explosion.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Merten said people need to make sure generators are only used in an area that is well-ventilated.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The appearance of fungi indoors is not uncommon, particularly in damp or poorly ventilated areas.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
First responders were able to turn off the gas line and ventilate the building to prevent an explosion.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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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
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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
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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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The news came just hours after the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, speaking on a right-wing podcast, had suggested that local affiliates should refuse to air the show, because of remarks that Kimmel had made about the response to the shooting of Charlie Kirk.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Sinclair Broadcast Group announced plans to air a remembrance special honoring Kirk on all Sinclair stations Friday.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Young women consistently vent online and IRL about the hardships of finding an emotionally available partner, someone who respects them and their autonomy, in a sea of dating apps and MAGA bros.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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There, former and current users of 7-OH document their struggles to quit, swapping advice, venting frustrations and chronicling the often brutal process of withdrawal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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