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
Unlike traditional clogs, or even Crocs, which serve a similar purpose, these clogs’ ventilated upper is more discreet with smaller holes — a trait that more understated, casual dressers will love.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Simultaneously, crews went to the roof to ventilate the house.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Keep your bedroom cool, quiet, well-ventilated, and dark at night.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Available ventilated second row seats.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Simultaneously, crews went to the roof to ventilate the house.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Keep your bedroom cool, quiet, well-ventilated, and dark at night.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Available ventilated second row seats.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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Matthew Harris, of Oakland, allegedly confessed in full to the Wells Fargo bank robbery, expressing remorse and blaming his addiction to fentanyl, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Soto is the latest star player to voice support for Mendoza.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has been among those voicing opposition in Parliament.—
Fatima Al-Kassab,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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The casting has always managed to feel diverse, but in a guileless, incidental way, giving the appearance of multicultural inclusion without espousing any explicitly progressive viewpoints.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Inning-ending calls have been overturned, giving hitters another opportunity that, in some cases, has led to game-changing home runs.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The reunion won’t begin airing in full until after the season finale airs on May 19, so this leak comes at least a month ahead of the conversation going public.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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The nine-episode Season 1 of premieres on Paramount+ on May 15 with two episodes and will also air on Paramount Network.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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And those who stuck around vented their frustrations one last time as Carson Benge flew out for the final out of a long day in Queens.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Want to vent about something or show off your cool dog?—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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