as in vented
open to the free circulation of air
if the barn isn't kept ventilated, the hay can ignite
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as in voiced
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 ventilated
New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
There was also a 7-inch touchscreen with Porsche’s PCM navigation system sitting above climate controls that included heated and ventilated seats.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Quince’s Italian Leather Fisherman Sandals are well ventilated to keep your feet cool.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Make sure basements and crawlspaces are ventilated properly to reduce moisture buildup.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Heated and ventilated front seats.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Your soffit vents play a critical role in keeping your attic properly ventilated, and they can get clogged with dust, cobwebs and debris over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 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
Adjective
Depending on trim and spec, Hyundai also says Ioniq 3 owners will get the option of heated and ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, ambient LED lighting and, bizarrely, cabin materials inspired by 1970s Italian furniture.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
There was also a 7-inch touchscreen with Porsche’s PCM navigation system sitting above climate controls that included heated and ventilated seats.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
For longer-lasting effects, consider grating the soap a few weeks in advance, storing it in a paper bag in a cool, dry, and ventilated place before using it.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Quince’s Italian Leather Fisherman Sandals are well ventilated to keep your feet cool.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Make sure basements and crawlspaces are ventilated properly to reduce moisture buildup.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Heated and ventilated front seats.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Your soffit vents play a critical role in keeping your attic properly ventilated, and they can get clogged with dust, cobwebs and debris over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilated
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Riquelme Vega, a Chilean Dutch cocaine importer also in the Super Cartel, wanted to murder a rival in Dubai by sending a team of Colombian assassins to the Emirates, Kinahan voiced his disapproval.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Seymour is voiced by Ian Lynch Passarelli.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Leon has expressed reservations about the project's $400 million private financing arrangement and the lack of congressional input.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bureau employees expressed concerns that his behavior posed a threat to public safety.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Samefar Short-Sleeve Blouse If your spring plans include early morning tee times or breezy afternoons that still carry a chill, this V-neck blouse deserves a spot in your closet.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many seniors sat outside on picnic tables in the sunshine to eat their lunch on a breezy 70-degree Tuesday, April 21.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
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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House conservatives have vented their own frustration with Senate Republicans for agreeing to split off Department of Homeland Security funding from funding for other departments, arguing that decision has given Democrats more leverage in the standoff over ICE.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2026
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Josh is a skeptic who gets itchy whenever actors burst into song; Melissa is a believer who longs for a romance so transcendent that it can be expressed only in an airy glissando, opted up an octave.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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For these lighter applications, CottonWorks recommends aquatic blues that enhance the fabrics’ airy, fluid movement.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Out of 10 sloths that arrived from Peru in February 2025, two were dead on arrival, and the remainder were emaciated and in very poor health, the report stated.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tornadoes are expected to be an isolated threat, but the threat for stronger tornadoes has expanded to encompass much of Arkansas, the email stated.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
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Struijk’s error was punished, but nobody in white gave a good account of themselves during an opening period in which Daniel Farke admitted there was nervousness in his line-up.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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White told reporters at his Halas Hall introduction that his on-field tenacity comes from rivalries with his brothers and dad that stoked his fire and gave him a cutthroat edge.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ventilated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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