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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 fire department was monitoring carbon monoxide levels and ventilating the building as of late Friday morning.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Even though the bibs are fully waterproof, you’ll be properly ventilated thanks to the side vents.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
When working with ammonia, ensure that the area is well ventilated.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
For this model, the room would be occupied by 15 people throughout its opening hours, during which time it would not be ventilated.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Even though the bibs are fully waterproof, you’ll be properly ventilated thanks to the side vents.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
When working with ammonia, ensure that the area is well ventilated.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
For this model, the room would be occupied by 15 people throughout its opening hours, during which time it would not be ventilated.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ventilate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
Verb
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At its conclusion, the foreign ministers issued a joint statement expressing their vision on several important matters, including Ukraine, the Middle East, Asia and the Indo-Pacific, Haiti, and Venezuela, among others.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Baltimore Sun would do well to print letters expressing ideas and opinions with a civil tone.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2025
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Arab nations have voiced strong opposition, advocating instead for a multibillion-dollar reconstruction plan to allow Palestinians to remain in Gaza.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Related article Kennedy downplays immunity from vaccination as measles outbreak grows Trump officials had privately voiced concerns about Weldon’s recent comments expressing skepticism about vaccines.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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Even the historically bad White Sox can't justify giving Gallo an opportunity to continue hitting.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Glover made double bogey at the 15th, chipped in for eagle at 16, then gave it right back with another double at the infamous 17th hole.—
Justin Ray,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Grey's Anatomy airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Paramount Network aired the second part of season 5 (also known as 5B) over November and December 2024.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2025
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Hiring managers are venting their frustrations on social media over the rise of AI cheaters, saying that those who get caught are eliminated from contention.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2025
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As such, anger can often get vented towards the wrong person, in this case, the person returning the wallet.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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