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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
The driver’s seat is heated and ventilated, with a heated steering wheel too.
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James Morris, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Most Crock-Pots are equipped with safety features that allow the device to ventilate itself and prevent pressure from building up inside, even if it's clamped down.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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James Morris, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Most Crock-Pots are equipped with safety features that allow the device to ventilate itself and prevent pressure from building up inside, even if it's clamped down.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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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
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Booker expressed just as much after the Suns suffered a 38-point loss to Golden State on Tuesday.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Illinois residents who want to separate from Illinois share some of the complaints voiced by Mainers in the 19th century.—
Made by History,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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That #4 servant automaton is Kelex, Superman's main assistant from comic books, here voiced by Alan Tudyk.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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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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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
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It’s been a few years since viewers last saw June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss); the finale of Season 5 aired on Nov. 9, 2022.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Connie is now available wherever books are sold, and On Par with Maury Povich airs new episodes on Mondays.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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One dad jumped onto Reddit to vent about his recent experience on a flight with his family–and how being judged has led to some lingering hurt.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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After a game against the Cardinals the next season, Peterson memorably vented his frustration at former Arizona GM Steve Keim in an on-field interview with a Phoenix television station.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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