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
Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Changes in the plans to reconnect steam service mainly include removing multiple vent stacks near the Nicolet and Joliet cooperatives in the Mies district vicinities to, instead, use traditional cast iron manhole covers.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
As news of Soham Parekh, the software engineer who has been accused of working for several Silicon Valley startups at the same time, spreads on social media, bosses have been venting their suspicions about their own remote workers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025
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Verb
More than 15,000 house fires are started every year by dryers, specifically due to years of lint buildup in dryer vents and ducting.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Changes in the plans to reconnect steam service mainly include removing multiple vent stacks near the Nicolet and Joliet cooperatives in the Mies district vicinities to, instead, use traditional cast iron manhole covers.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
The event wasn’t just a place to vent political frustration but also a showcase of cultural pride.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
As news of Soham Parekh, the software engineer who has been accused of working for several Silicon Valley startups at the same time, spreads on social media, bosses have been venting their suspicions about their own remote workers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vent
Verb
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More gossip was unleashed when Albert was photographed with his son Alexandre Grimaldi, daughter Jazmin Grace Grimaldi and Nicole Coste, Alexandre’s mother, in 2023.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Matteson said another natural disaster could happen living so close to the Guadalupe River, which rose after slow-moving thunderstorms unleashed a summer’s worth of rain in a few hours.—
Taylor Galgano,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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President Donald Trump has expressed his support for the collective defense offered by NATO in a reversal of his previous criticism of the alliance.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Our conversation moved on to the impact of the tariffs on the U.S. wine industry, and Jim expressed his concern over this situation.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Nara's more recent paintings, such as Midnight Tears (2023), feature tender, fragmented brushwork that radiates introspection.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Their vocal harmonies intertwine easily over a textured arrangement of keys, bass, drums, and guitars, creating an uplifting summer anthem that radiates sincerity and charm.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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The outlet reported on July 11 that nearly two-thirds of calls to its disaster assistance hotline went unanswered two days after the flooding, as search and rescue efforts continued.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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According to the outlet, Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were replaced by their two best friends as groomsmen.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Tammi made her feature directorial debut with the supernatural horror film The Wind, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2018 and was released by IFC Midnight.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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King’s family also claimed the filings could alter the public perception of him and the Civil Rights Movement and had requested the Trump administration disclose the records to them before they were publicly released.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In Wednesday’s discussion, though, Musk voiced optimistic projections for rapid increases in robotaxi service.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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During their victim impact statements, the parents of victim Kaylee Goncalves voiced their anger at the 30-year-old Kohberger.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
24 July 2025
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The new Superman casts questions of power, romance, and decency against a very traditional comic book setting, and so does All Superheroes Need PR.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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But what to do about all of the votes cast the first week or two?—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Samsung has given Harman access to a wide array of technologies beyond traditional audio, including instrument panels and driver monitoring.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Sullivan's unique blend of contemporary R&B, soul, gospel and reggae influences gave quiet storm, late-night radio vibes, especially as a vibrant orange and red sunset transformed the upbeat evening into a moody night illuminated by smartphone flashlights.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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“Vent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vent. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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