1
as in unleashing
to find emotional release for
vented her anger and then quickly calmed down
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as in voicing
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
vented his opinions freely and loudly at town meetings
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as in radiating
to throw or give off
a clothes dryer venting steam
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Recent Examples of venting
This unique device cools by placing a plate on the neck and spine, discreetly venting warm air away without blowing air.
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David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Following the announcement, Gutierrez was bombarded with criticism online, with some accusing him of selling out while venting their frustrations.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
25 June 2026
This is a freestanding floor unit venting through a custom panel in a partially open window, as shown above.
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Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
However, Stewart's video and appearance at the match sparked backlash with some fans venting their outrage in the comments section of his post.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
The unit is configured for a 28-watt TDP, and the Ventiva modules are housed in a strip across the back edge of the laptop, venting out the rear.
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John Burek,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
Firefighters could be seen venting the roof of the building as smoke seeped out.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
Officials first responded to the GKN Aerospace facility on May 21 after a storage tank containing methyl methacrylate — a toxic chemical used in acrylic-plastics manufacturing — began venting vapors.
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Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Recirculating air in the car for too long can trap moisture in the cabin instead of venting it out.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Following the announcement, Gutierrez was bombarded with criticism online, with some accusing him of selling out while venting their frustrations.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
25 June 2026
This is a freestanding floor unit venting through a custom panel in a partially open window, as shown above.
—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
However, Stewart's video and appearance at the match sparked backlash with some fans venting their outrage in the comments section of his post.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
The unit is configured for a 28-watt TDP, and the Ventiva modules are housed in a strip across the back edge of the laptop, venting out the rear.
—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
Firefighters could be seen venting the roof of the building as smoke seeped out.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
Officials first responded to the GKN Aerospace facility on May 21 after a storage tank containing methyl methacrylate — a toxic chemical used in acrylic-plastics manufacturing — began venting vapors.
—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Recirculating air in the car for too long can trap moisture in the cabin instead of venting it out.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venting
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SpaceX’s record-shattering IPO has minted thousands of new millionaires, unleashing a wave of high-end home shoppers poised to reshape Southern California’s already tight coastal housing markets.
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The sociologist Max Weber foresaw the paralysis of this bureaucratization that is now unleashing a rising fury against democracy itself.
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After Saturday night’s shooting that left two dead, neighbors are voicing their frustrations — and fears — as the community reels from another shooting that has left two more teenagers dead.
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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When P-waves start radiating from the earthquake underground, Android phones sense the vibrations, start collecting data and send it back to Google servers for processing.
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Attics get hot because roofs are exposed to the sun for hours, radiating heat inside.
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Tianwen-1 is a Mars orbiter, lander and rover mission that successfully touched down on the red planet on May 15, 2021, releasing its Zhurong rover.
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After releasing albums across genres, both country and dance music, there has been growing speculation that the last project in the trilogy could be a rock album.
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The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
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But last month, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat expressing concerns over the rescue package.
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Throughout the speech, the socialist mayor argued that the United States has been defined by generations of immigrants and other groups overcoming oppression while casting today’s political and economic leaders as forces working against that legacy.
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The original soundtrack is by Bill Ryder Jones and casting by Ollie Gilbert & Katy Covell.
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The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
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Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
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Gas and dust spiraling inward form an accretion disk that can reach millions of degrees, emitting enormous amounts of radiation before crossing the event horizon.
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In Taiwan, a student sitting for an entrance exam for a top medical school was discovered wearing smart glasses after proctors noticed the student staring oddly at the test, leading to an inspection that revealed the frame was emitting heat.
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“Venting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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