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
The plane must also be ventilated for 30 minutes until someone gets on.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
All three are hubs for moisture accumulation, and the right dehumidifier is key to keep the area dry and ventilated so mold and mildew don’t become an issue.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
The two sickest patients of the outbreak, who both needed to be ventilated for pneumonia, were also adults, Kathleen Harriman, an epidemiologist at the California Department of Public Health, told me.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
Everyone will be thrilled to know that the van is solar-power ventilated so the dogs are in wonderful shape and not locked in a stuffy car.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
All three are hubs for moisture accumulation, and the right dehumidifier is key to keep the area dry and ventilated so mold and mildew don’t become an issue.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
The two sickest patients of the outbreak, who both needed to be ventilated for pneumonia, were also adults, Kathleen Harriman, an epidemiologist at the California Department of Public Health, told me.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
Everyone will be thrilled to know that the van is solar-power ventilated so the dogs are in wonderful shape and not locked in a stuffy car.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.—
Time,
Time,
29 May 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., has previously voiced strong support of the bill.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 May 2025
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Even the United States, a staunch ally, has voiced concerns over the hunger crisis.—
Sam Mednick,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 May 2025
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But there are few substitutes for availability, and no player has given more to Spurs this season than Porro.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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The American Music Awards will air live from the Fontainebleau Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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How To Watch The Last Of Us Season 2 Finale The Last of Us Season 2 finale is airing on Sunday, May 25, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Trump announces plans to impose 50 percent tariff on EU next month President Trump took to this Truth Social social media platform on Friday, to vent his frustration over the trade negotiations with the European Union.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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When the Jets announced Rodgers was being released in February, Williams — who hadn’t spoken to Glenn yet at that point — vented his frustration on Twitter about the prospect of going through another rebuild.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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