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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
Emma Stone teamed up with Squarespace, the website building and hosting company, for a 2026 Super Bowl commercial campaign that sees the Bugonia star venting her frustration that the domain of her name is unavailable for purchase.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Some House Republicans are openly venting about the challenges of having such a small advantage over Democrats.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Firefighters arrived within four minutes and found heavy smoke and flames venting from a first-floor bay window.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of Chicagoans packed a special meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability on Thursday night, venting anger and frustration about the months-long federal immigration enforcement operation known as Midway Blitz.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Often this water rises through cracks in the ground, gently venting into steam.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
Wiles had 11 separate opportunities to reconsider venting to the reporter.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, Johnson urged his fellow Republicans to bring complaints to him directly, rather than venting in public.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
On the company Facebook page, parents—some of whom have fed their children the affected products—are venting their anger at the company.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 18 Nov. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Some House Republicans are openly venting about the challenges of having such a small advantage over Democrats.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Firefighters arrived within four minutes and found heavy smoke and flames venting from a first-floor bay window.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of Chicagoans packed a special meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability on Thursday night, venting anger and frustration about the months-long federal immigration enforcement operation known as Midway Blitz.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Often this water rises through cracks in the ground, gently venting into steam.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
Wiles had 11 separate opportunities to reconsider venting to the reporter.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, Johnson urged his fellow Republicans to bring complaints to him directly, rather than venting in public.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
On the company Facebook page, parents—some of whom have fed their children the affected products—are venting their anger at the company.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venting
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The mystery has gripped the nation, unleashing both outrage and terror at the prospect of a grandma being so easily swept away in the night.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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As the war enters its fifth year, Ukraine sees no alternative to unleashing these weapons into the world.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Khanna was among 21 Democrats in Congress, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who sent a joint letter to Noem last week voicing opposition to immigration raids at the Super Bowl.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Prince William and Princess Catherine have shared a rare statement voicing support for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein amid the ongoing release of the Epstein files.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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An ice dam occurs when the snow piled on your roof begins to melt from the sun or the heat radiating from your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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The classic, expensive-looking accessory instantly dresses up any outfit, with the intricate design radiating luxury and elegance.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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Wild animals had gnawed through the pressurized canisters, releasing the chemicals inside.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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More than a week after Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from her Arizona home in a possible kidnapping, law enforcement brought a man in for questioning before releasing him.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Emma Basch, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, agrees, expressing concern that tying self-care to allowance dilutes the concept and does not help kids internalize that caring for themselves is not a job they will ever be paid for, but a way of showing themselves respect and care.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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Three members of the State Board of Education are expressing their concerns about recent student ICE walkouts and suggesting that school funding be tied to compliance with safety and security protocols.—
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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But if work, school, doctor's appointments, or other responsibilities prevent one from casting a ballot that day, early voting is an alternative.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Only then did the chemistry of the casting start to surface as the four Monkees came together on the set.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This research marks the first time scientists have identified the specific amino acids — arginine and tyrosine — that act as molecular glue, giving spider silk its legendary properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Elastocaloric systems have attracted attention in recent years because their cooling doesn’t rely on greenhouse gas-emitting refrigerants.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Alongside 66 potential member galaxies, X-ray emitting gas was spotted by NASA’s Chandra.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Venting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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