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as in unleashed
to find emotional release for
vented her anger and then quickly calmed down
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as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
vented his opinions freely and loudly at town meetings
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as in radiated
to throw or give off
a clothes dryer venting steam
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Recent Examples of vented
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Germany and France are among the countries that vented frustration in a meeting of EU envoys, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Jorge Valero, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026
And those who stuck around vented their frustrations one last time as Carson Benge flew out for the final out of a long day in Queens.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
House conservatives have vented their own frustration with Senate Republicans for agreeing to split off Department of Homeland Security funding from funding for other departments, arguing that decision has given Democrats more leverage in the standoff over ICE.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026
Teams used multiple fans and vented smoke through a pressurized stairwell to a roof skylight.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
In a video from the Canadian Space Agency, Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen said the waste management system uses a hose that collects urine, which is then vented out into space several times a day.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Players vented in the locker room about defensive inconsistency and situational decision-making after Luka Doncic’s game-winner in Los Angeles.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
In his first at-bat, to lead off the second inning, Soler vented with a two-run home run off of Atlanta right-hander Grant Holmes.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
The plastic containers allow for urine to be collected and vented into space later.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Germany and France are among the countries that vented frustration in a meeting of EU envoys, according to people familiar with the matter.
—Jorge Valero, Bloomberg, 30 Apr. 2026
And those who stuck around vented their frustrations one last time as Carson Benge flew out for the final out of a long day in Queens.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
House conservatives have vented their own frustration with Senate Republicans for agreeing to split off Department of Homeland Security funding from funding for other departments, arguing that decision has given Democrats more leverage in the standoff over ICE.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026
Teams used multiple fans and vented smoke through a pressurized stairwell to a roof skylight.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
In a video from the Canadian Space Agency, Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen said the waste management system uses a hose that collects urine, which is then vented out into space several times a day.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Players vented in the locker room about defensive inconsistency and situational decision-making after Luka Doncic’s game-winner in Los Angeles.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
In his first at-bat, to lead off the second inning, Soler vented with a two-run home run off of Atlanta right-hander Grant Holmes.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vented
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Depending on trim and spec, Hyundai also says Ioniq 3 owners will get the option of heated and ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, ambient LED lighting and, bizarrely, cabin materials inspired by 1970s Italian furniture.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The departure of tenants unleashed a cascade of financial complications, court files show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Reaction there to that major Supreme Court ruling this week that has unleashed a new round of mid-decade redistricting after the justices narrowed Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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The plot itself isn’t extraordinary but the critters populating this forest wonderland are, from deer that have the DNA of trees (an enchanting image) to a rainbowed grouper with a dorsal fin (voiced by Cedric the Entertainer).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Carr has voiced concerns fans are being forced to juggle costly streaming subscriptions to follow football.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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While fellow first-round pick Malachi Lawrence will mostly be contained to an outside linebacker role, the versatility theme radiated into day two when the Cowboys took Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham in the third round over a group of other talented defenders.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Joined by members of the British royal family, Kate radiated in a lavender midi dress, which not only is an ode to the queen, but also a practical and polished spring style.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Harriet was thirty-eight when her mother was released, in 2019.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries and has since been released, police said.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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Leon has expressed reservations about the project's $400 million private financing arrangement and the lack of congressional input.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bureau employees expressed concerns that his behavior posed a threat to public safety.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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That gave Washington’s supporters 25 of the 50 seats in the City Council, and with the mayor casting a tiebreaking vote, the stalemate was broken.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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On the bright side, the Eta Aquarid's are known to produce the occasional fireball, which could easily pierce the veil of moonlight cast by the lunar disk.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Maybe so, but think of how badly Congress had stated those hackneyed ideas.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The company stated that operators needed only tens of minutes of instruction before becoming effective.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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