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noun

Synonym Chooser

How is the word vent distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of vent are air, broach, express, utter, and voice. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

When could air be used to replace vent?

Although the words air and vent have much in common, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

When is it sensible to use broach instead of vent?

While the synonyms broach and vent are close in meaning, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When would express be a good substitute for vent?

The words express and vent can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

Where would utter be a reasonable alternative to vent?

The meanings of utter and vent largely overlap; however, utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When is voice a more appropriate choice than vent?

While in some cases nearly identical to vent, voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of vent
Verb
Sports bettors increasingly have used social media to vent their anger against players for the bettors’ losses, resulting in on-line death threats, racist comments and demands for money. Martin Edel, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The news sparked a frustrated reaction from Randy Orton, who, upon learning his WrestleMania match was off, vented his anger by delivering an RKO to SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
The kitchen’s mirrored upper cabinets and hood vent subtly amplify natural light, creating an airy, open feel while reflecting the surrounding coastal views. Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025 The feature remains active, but there is some water in the vent, decreasing the amount of steam that is released. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vent
Verb
  • Ackman has been waging a public campaign to pause the policy for the past week as the market has taken significant hits since the Trump administration unleashed global tariffs on U.S. allies and adversaries.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
  • With 12 shutouts in 14 games and champions of the Boras Classic South, Corona gets to unleash its pitching depth once again.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • At the very least, this all sounds like good news for Ferrari Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who, earlier this season, expressed interest in helping the marque build an F40 tribute—with a manual.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Today, most of Micanopy’s activity radiates from Cholokka Boulevard.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Even outside of the event season, Pismo radiates that classic California charm with wide-open beaches, fresh seafood, and a town that greets everyone with a smile.
    Pismo Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The news outlet also said that Assistant District Attorney Daniel Daugherty noted the hearing was held Monday (April 7).
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The outlet reports that one other international student at the college had their visa revoked.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Electoral authorities reported voter participation of more than 80% and planned to release initial results within two hours.
    Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Lyle and Erik Menendez -- who are serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez -- are fighting to be released after 35 years behind bars.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • These qualities were noted by drug agents in 2023, who said in court filings that Gonzalez actually voiced concern over spreading addiction, while selling counterfeit Adderall pills that contained methamphetamine.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Emily Ratajkowski voiced her opinion about the flight to space on TikTok.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In Grand Junction, the new regime cast a fresh eye on the rare fish.
    Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The eight-episode project also has been quietly casting, with relative newcomer Summer H. Howell (Hunter Hunter) in negotiations for the title character, Carrie White, and Siena Agudong (Resident Evil) set as her nemesis, Sue Snell.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Huang gave Bibb a white T-shirt and some twine and showed her how to tie the fabric into a sausage shape.
    Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Central Florida performers are given two minutes each to preview their shows at the upcoming May fest — hoping to tempt you into buying tickets.
    Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025

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“Vent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vent. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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