1
as in unleashing
to find emotional release for
vented her anger and then quickly calmed down
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2
as in voicing
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
vented his opinions freely and loudly at town meetings
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as in radiating
to throw or give off
a clothes dryer venting steam
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Recent Examples of venting
The former is the fastest feasible way to get astronauts to Mars, operating at a frightful peak temperature of 4,400 degrees Fahrenheit (2,425 degrees Celsius)—and venting radioactive exhaust—albeit only for short, intense bursts.
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David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
The 28-year-old’s frustrations came to the fore again after the Red Bull driver finished eighth at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend, venting his grievances to the media after the race.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The fans are, understandably, venting their frustration at the prospect of Spurs being relegated for the first time since 1977.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The Neo chassis also features side-firing speakers instead of speakers beneath the keyboard, venting out slits on the left and right side that resemble SD-card slots.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Many remain fearful in the aftermath, left wondering whether a sense of normalcy ever will return and venting frustration with local authorities, who seemingly did nothing to intervene amid the chaos.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Make sure your dryer is venting outside, not into your laundry room or the attic.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Emma Stone teamed up with Squarespace, the website building and hosting company, for a 2026 Super Bowl commercial campaign that sees the Bugonia star venting her frustration that the domain of her name is unavailable for purchase.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Some House Republicans are openly venting about the challenges of having such a small advantage over Democrats.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
The 28-year-old’s frustrations came to the fore again after the Red Bull driver finished eighth at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend, venting his grievances to the media after the race.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The fans are, understandably, venting their frustration at the prospect of Spurs being relegated for the first time since 1977.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The Neo chassis also features side-firing speakers instead of speakers beneath the keyboard, venting out slits on the left and right side that resemble SD-card slots.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Many remain fearful in the aftermath, left wondering whether a sense of normalcy ever will return and venting frustration with local authorities, who seemingly did nothing to intervene amid the chaos.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Make sure your dryer is venting outside, not into your laundry room or the attic.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Emma Stone teamed up with Squarespace, the website building and hosting company, for a 2026 Super Bowl commercial campaign that sees the Bugonia star venting her frustration that the domain of her name is unavailable for purchase.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Feb. 2026
Some House Republicans are openly venting about the challenges of having such a small advantage over Democrats.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venting
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Since then, the icon hasn’t stopped unleashing her inner diva, continuing to grace the stage with her signature curls and bold eyes.—
Lauren Valenti,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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The sun's powerful magnetic dynamo that drives sunspot activity and contributes to unleashing powerful solar flares and coronal mass ejections has been confirmed as existing 124,000 miles (200,000 kilometers) beneath the sun's visible surface — equivalent to 16 Earth widths' deep.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Dozens flocked to City Hall, wielding signs and voicing pleas for Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith and other council members to halt construction.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ivey clearly felt comfortable voicing increasingly fringe beliefs, but that doesn’t automatically translate into the manic crash-out of the last week, which notably occurred directly after he was shut down with an injury for a second consecutive season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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There’s a bohemian vibe radiating from Serena & Lily’s Kittery rug, but the rigid grid motif lends the design some structure, a detail that can appeal to more formal design personalities.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Grayson is a strong and beautiful presence, radiating warmth, humor, and style, and sporting a wide range of talents.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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So, while the video might look dramatic, having an emotional reaction after releasing physical tension is natural, said Watrous, who was not involved in Rimes' treatment.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The data comes as Japan grapples with the fallout from the Iran war, with the country releasing oil stockpiles and enacting fuel subsidies to stave off the worst of the energy shock from the closed Strait of Hormuz.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some union leaders for health care workers with Allina released a statement upon the announcement of this deal expressing some concerns.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The shooting unleashed a stream of political reaction, with Republicans quick to blame Pritzker and his fellow Democrats for championing the state’s sanctuary policies, using them as a political cudgel in expressing outrage over Gorman’s killing.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Or at least, that’s the takeaway the governing Labour Party seems to have settled on, casting renewables as more insulated to oil price shocks.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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McClarnon joined other actors in a group called the American Indian Registry for the Performing Arts, where casting agents would come to find Native talent.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The researchers used a 5 × 5 array of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers, or VCSELs, each capable of sending its own signal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ralph Lauren Home’s bronze Ollie Lantern with LED illumination takes its hurricane lamp inspiration beyond just its clear glass shade design, emitting a soft candlelight-like glow.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Venting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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