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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
Hiring managers are venting their frustrations on social media over the rise of AI cheaters, saying that those who get caught are eliminated from contention. Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2025 As such, anger can often get vented towards the wrong person, in this case, the person returning the wallet. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
The groups can secure grant funding to accelerate prevention efforts such as ignition zone assessments and installing fire-resistant vents. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 According to the film, the vent appeared as if someone had quickly tried to remove something from it. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vent
Verb
  • Some thunderstorms turned severe and unleashed damaging winds as the rain came gushing down Thursday.
    Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Yet, others who consider the image of Kelly see something else: freedom, power, a call to arms to keep unleashing the sports bra to the world.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The divergence of Americans’ preferences as expressed at the ballot box and at the checkout counter creates an awkward status quo.
    David B. McGarry, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Here’s a breakdown by style: A soft cheese, such as a wheel of brie should be cut in wedges radiating from the center so that everyone gets an even piece including a piece of the rind.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Step into an interior that radiates grandeur, featuring soaring ceilings and top-tier finishes.
    Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The change is a tacit acknowledgment of the growing tensions between the association — which represents White House correspondents from dozens of news outlets — and President Donald Trump.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Scientists said the flatworm, which hunts primarily on the ground, should not pose a major threat to the tree-dwelling Partula snails, the outlet reported.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Most of the captives have been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals, but Israeli forces rescued eight alive and recovered dozens of bodies.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, a Rasmussen poll released this past Thursday finds 45 percent of likely U.S. voters believe Khalil should be deported.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • What To Know Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon voiced their concerns over Trump's new Social Security pick during a news conference Wednesday.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Prominent Oklahoma alumnus Trae Young, now with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, emphatically voiced his approval on X following Chavez’s commitment.
    Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • These stand-alone units use a horizontal form factor to cast sound with better volume and separation.
    K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
  • While your family is away, cast a broken video screen video from YouTube.
    Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Both the city’s ad hoc committee on the 2028 Olympic Games and the full council gave its approval this week to several venue changes, including shifting equestrian events from the Valley to Temecula.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.
    Terina Allen, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

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“Vent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vent. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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