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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Some thunderstorms turned severe and unleashed damaging winds as the rain came gushing down Thursday.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Yet, others who consider the image of Kelly see something else: freedom, power, a call to arms to keep unleashing the sports bra to the world.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Internal Anger Anger is an unpleasant emotion that is often considered not socially acceptable to express.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
30 Mar. 2025
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One such problem is a too-common vocal style that is expressed in guttural growls, making lyrics difficult to decipher — at least for me.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 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
Noun
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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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Despite reuniting for live performances in recent years, Rage Against the Machine hasn’t released any original studio material since 2000’s Renegades.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, she was released from custody by the LASD, where she had been held since her arrest, according to records obtained by Fox News Digital.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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Finally, Richards is cast as Cheryl Dreason, a talented and compassionate pediatric surgeon still grieving the loss of her son but has worked hard to rebuild her life.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
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Night of the Living Dead Director George A. Romero to Posthumously Publish New Horror Novel (Exclusive) Blumhouse’s head of film Couper Samuelson and head of casting Terri Taylor will also speak to the company’s creative process, including its cinematography and scoring.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
31 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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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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“Vent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vent. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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