VENTILATE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

ventilate

verb

ˈven-tə-ˌlāt

Definition of ventilate

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 Second, the emissions released inside homes from furnaces, stoves and hot water heaters can be harmful to humans, especially children, and especially if not properly ventilated. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026 Just be sure to avoid high temperatures and exposure to sunlight (which will trigger sprouting) and keep the storage area well-ventilated. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026 Make sure to crack a window or turn on a fan to ventilate your space while cleaning. — Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026 Its Elite trim comes standard with features like a head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats and a seven-mode drive system including modes like Trail and Sand. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ventilate

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Orantes also expressed frustration with the handling of her father’s arrest — to which federal authorities had clearly alerted some media, who were brought along for the raid.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
When Seyfried expressed a sudden impulse to play Holmes again, the next phase of the documentary began to take shape.

— Alex Barasch, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of express

Verb

For Peyton Elizabeth Lee, who voices the lead character Prue, alongside actors like Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett, Jake Johnson, and Jacob Tremblay, that experience was quite different.

— Bridget Arsenault, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
Saints principal owner Gayle Benson voiced her concerns Tuesday, less than two full days after the team dropped its third consecutive game.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of voice

Verb

Most questions were friendly and business-centric, but Marshall also gave his opinion on several polarizing issues, including federal immigration enforcement, tariffs and the war in Iran.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Four turboprop engines power the aircraft, giving it the performance needed for demanding military transport operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of give

Verb

After months absent from the campaign trail, Democrat Xavier Becerra has increased public appearances and began airing television ads as mail ballots reach California voters.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Before his death in 2014, Brennan recorded a video from his hospital bed, later aired by WISN-TV.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of air

Verb

Only one parent called to vent about the university’s response to the lawsuit, but her son was still planning on applying early decision.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Kjærvik said calming exercises, social support, group discussion, or other aspects of a retreat are more likely to explain why participants might feel calmer afterward than venting.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

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