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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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At the very least, this all sounds like good news for Ferrari Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who, earlier this season, expressed interest in helping the marque build an F40 tribute—with a manual.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 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
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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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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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Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur when a fuel-burning appliance or machine — such as a furnace, heater or generator — is not working or vented properly.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But President Trump continues to privately vent his irritation about it and is closely monitoring the news to see if the fallout is quieting down, according to sources familiar with the matter.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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