as in to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
a person who tends to ventilate opinions without first thinking them through
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Recent Examples of ventilate
According to fire officials, the leak was under control at 9:33 p.m.
Fire officials said the rooftop air handlers were turned off and the store was ventilated.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2025
For ultimate driver and passenger comfort, the front seats are heated, ventilated, and produced by Recaro, making for the ultimate blend of performance and luxury.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
The fire department was monitoring carbon monoxide levels and ventilating the building as of late Friday morning.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Even though the bibs are fully waterproof, you’ll be properly ventilated thanks to the side vents.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2025
For ultimate driver and passenger comfort, the front seats are heated, ventilated, and produced by Recaro, making for the ultimate blend of performance and luxury.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
The fire department was monitoring carbon monoxide levels and ventilating the building as of late Friday morning.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Even though the bibs are fully waterproof, you’ll be properly ventilated thanks to the side vents.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ventilate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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At its conclusion, the foreign ministers issued a joint statement expressing their vision on several important matters, including Ukraine, the Middle East, Asia and the Indo-Pacific, Haiti, and Venezuela, among others.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Baltimore Sun would do well to print letters expressing ideas and opinions with a civil tone.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2025
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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
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Some Palestinians voice caution about speaking out against the group publicly for fear of retribution.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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This marks a major blow to late-night in general, which has seen the number of late-night shows airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, fall over the last few years.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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Unrivaled started play this year with a multi-year media rights agreement with Warner Bros, airing on TNT Sports and TruTV and streaming on Max in the U.S. Salaries, standards and marketing opportunities have risen for participating players.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Nerissa Kimble vented about her experience at a hair salon in a Houston suburb in a now-viral TikTok video shared on March 16.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Helene’s winds damaged the door and roof and toppled the metal flu pipe that vented the wood stove.—
Ames Alexander (INACTIVE0,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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