1
as in to unleash
to find emotional release for
vented her anger and then quickly calmed down
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2
as in to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
vented his opinions freely and loudly at town meetings
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3
as in to radiate
to throw or give off
a clothes dryer venting steam
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as in outlet
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Recent Examples of vent
Jade Walker, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
California Democrats face voter fury over Trump, Elon Musk
In California’s deep-blue districts, town hall meetings have become venting sessions for voters fed up with Trump, Musk and the weakness of the Democratic Party.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
The other end of the rope was attached to an air- conditioning vent.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Even the Earth needs to vent sometimes Tourists will soon be able to see a new thermal vent spewing steam at Yellowstone National Park.
—Jade Walker, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
California Democrats face voter fury over Trump, Elon Musk
In California’s deep-blue districts, town hall meetings have become venting sessions for voters fed up with Trump, Musk and the weakness of the Democratic Party.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
Between December and March, these intrusions increased the daily release of sulfur dioxide from the volcano’s summit vent by about 400 metric tons, from around 50 to 450 metric tons a day.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
The other end of the rope was attached to an air- conditioning vent.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vent
Verb
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Ackman has been waging a public campaign to pause the policy for the past week as the market has taken significant hits since the Trump administration unleashed global tariffs on U.S. allies and adversaries.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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With 12 shutouts in 14 games and champions of the Boras Classic South, Corona gets to unleash its pitching depth once again.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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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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At over six feet long, it’s got a serious presence—perfect for anchoring a living room or quietly radiating main character energy under a gallery wall.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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As domestic stability gets wobbly in Turkey the destabilizing effect will radiate out to the neighboring countries, to the region and beyond.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The outlet reports that one other international student at the college had their visa revoked.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The news outlet also said that Assistant District Attorney Daniel Daugherty noted the hearing was held Monday (April 7).—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to authorities, González will be released for a one-year stay of removal under check-ins with immigration officials.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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McFarland previously pleaded guilty to fraud charges related to the disastrous first Fyre Festival and was released from prison in 2022 after serving less than four years.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
4 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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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
Verb
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The eight-episode project also has been quietly casting, with relative newcomer Summer H. Howell (Hunter Hunter) in negotiations for the title character, Carrie White, and Siena Agudong (Resident Evil) set as her nemesis, Sue Snell.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Grand Junction, the new regime cast a fresh eye on the rare fish.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 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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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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“Vent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vent. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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