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
Quince’s Italian Leather Fisherman Sandals are well ventilated to keep your feet cool.
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Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Heated and ventilated front seats.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Use thin fabric floating row cover — not the thick fabric used in such cover that traps heat for frost protection — to provide protection from the heat and, with its ventilating features, provide a cooling effect.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Your soffit vents play a critical role in keeping your attic properly ventilated, and they can get clogged with dust, cobwebs and debris over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Heated and ventilated front seats.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Use thin fabric floating row cover — not the thick fabric used in such cover that traps heat for frost protection — to provide protection from the heat and, with its ventilating features, provide a cooling effect.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Your soffit vents play a critical role in keeping your attic properly ventilated, and they can get clogged with dust, cobwebs and debris over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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The most touching sections feature John expressing his love for Yoko, and drawing a connection between his love for her and his relationship with Paul, as well as his unresolved feelings about his 1970s activism.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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All opinions expressed in this article are the author's own.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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The head of Canal+, France’s largest film producer, has said the studio will no longer work with hundreds of cinema professionals, who signed a petition voicing concern over the growing influence of the studio’s rightwing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Long Island Rail Road workers were back on the picket lines at various spots in New York City and on Long Island on Sunday, voicing their concerns and demands as the strike continues for a second day.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Simple and streamlined, this linen tank top is one of the most versatile additions to any travel wardrobe—I’m even eyeing it in a few different colors, given its affordable price tag.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie gave him Washington’s name.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Fish move water across gills rather than air through lungs and nasal passages.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Here’s a clip from the series’ Instagram, showing Manon with Klum and her fellow guest judge, Calum Harper, promoting episodes that aired on May 14 and May 15.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
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The comedian continued to vent in an interview with The New York Times published May 5.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Turn on the kitchen fan to vent jalapeño fumes.—
Jed Portman,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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