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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
Try Audible for free Prologue On a hot afternoon in May 2016, five miles outside the young petro-city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, a small wildfire flickered and ventilated, rapidly expanding its territory through a mixed forest that hadn't seen fire in decades.
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CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
The organization also recommended preventive measures, including wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated areas, covering coughs and sneezes, frequent handwashing, and following public health advice on vaccinations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Also, open the windows or turn on a fan to ventilate the space.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
Disinfect objects and surfaces regularly (such as doorknobs, countertops, and light switches).
Consider wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
The organization also recommended preventive measures, including wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated areas, covering coughs and sneezes, frequent handwashing, and following public health advice on vaccinations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Also, open the windows or turn on a fan to ventilate the space.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
Disinfect objects and surfaces regularly (such as doorknobs, countertops, and light switches).
Consider wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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Some health professionals have expressed concerns about excessive fluoride intake and potential toxicity.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Now, Hello! has reported that the episodes were postponed after the duchess expressed her desire to concentrate on the needs of those affected by the wildfires in her home state of California.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2025
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While final investigations often take more than a year to complete, Homendy voiced optimism that this case could progress more quickly.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Coach Steve Kerr and All- Star Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors regularly voice their political views and draw attention to injustices.—
Betina Cutaia Wilkinson,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2025
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To accomplish that goal, Lamont’s office inserted language into his budget proposal that would give him the authority to order the state’s 45-member Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee to allocate more $34 million over the next two years on his administration’s priorities.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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Cuomo's high name recognition gives him an early advantage, but the race is fluid with six months to go.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Buffy originally aired on the WB five seasons and later moved to the UPN for two seasons.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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The 2025 Oscars will air on March 2, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Where are the eggs and why are egg prices so high seems to be the question and vent among consumers nationwide.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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What To Know Toronto Raptors fans vented their ire on the U.S. national anthem at an NBA game on Sunday, and there were similar reactions on Saturday night at NHL games in Ottawa and Calgary.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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