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
Even though the bibs are fully waterproof, you’ll be properly ventilated thanks to the side vents.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
When working with ammonia, ensure that the area is well ventilated.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
For this model, the room would be occupied by 15 people throughout its opening hours, during which time it would not be ventilated.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
Comfortable heated, ventilated, and massage seats for the two front passengers make a good argument for never leaving the cabin.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
When working with ammonia, ensure that the area is well ventilated.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
For this model, the room would be occupied by 15 people throughout its opening hours, during which time it would not be ventilated.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
Comfortable heated, ventilated, and massage seats for the two front passengers make a good argument for never leaving the cabin.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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Calarco, who is also the author of Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net, said women are becoming increasingly aware that even when liberal men express egalitarian beliefs, many of them are willing to abandon them when push comes to shove.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Barker expressed gratitude for the swift response from law enforcement.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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As lawmakers in Annapolis continue to debate energy solutions, residents have voiced frustration over mounting energy bills.—
Jessica Babb,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some anti-Trump conservatives have also voiced their unease.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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Helena Kennedy, chair of the panel of legal experts on media freedom and director of the International Bar Assn.’s Human Rights Institute, will give a keynote address on the topic of media accessibility as a human right.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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As classic ambush predators, this gives them cover to hide in and hunt from.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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On the contrary, there is ample evidence that CBS asked her tough questions; engaged in standard editing practices; and aired a hard-hitting interview.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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Versions have aired on both TLC and Lifetime but neither really took off in the vein of English-language success stories like Australia or Canada.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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But when Madison vented to Alex in the pods about Mason's behavior, Alex refused to speak poorly about his costar.—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Reid’s meetings allowed players to vent, and gave him a chance to act swiftly to address their concerns.—
Natasha Piñon,Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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