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as in unleashed
to find emotional release for
vented her anger and then quickly calmed down
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as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
vented his opinions freely and loudly at town meetings
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as in radiated
to throw or give off
a clothes dryer venting steam
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Recent Examples of vented
Adam Levine, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Protesters earlier vented their outrage outside a federal facility that is serving as a hub for the administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major city.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Many Democratic activists and voters vented their frustration when a group of seven Democratic senators and one independent voted to reopen the government in November without getting a significant concession from Republicans on health insurance premiums.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2026
Deep into stoppage time, fans vented their spleen at the sight of Dominik Szoboszlai turning down the chance to cross into the box, instead opting to pass sideways to Ibrahima Konate.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Archie vented his disgust in a rich lexicon of racial and ethnic slurs new to prime-time dialogue.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
Both glass and plastic Pyrex lids are microwave-safe, though plastic lids should always be vented to prevent pressure buildup.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
The Goncalves family has vented frustration over Kohberger’s refusal of further restitution.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Social media users vented frustration, with some highlighting the risks of centralized internet infrastructure.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Dead drummer Mickey Hart said at one point legendary concert promoter Bill Graham vented to him about the lack of catchy songs.
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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.—
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There was also a 7-inch touchscreen with Porsche’s PCM navigation system sitting above climate controls that included heated and ventilated seats.—
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Instead, DeSantis unleashed a rambling recap of the past seven years, with plenty of unsourced statistics, claims of victory that aren’t supported by reality, and wording often designed to obfuscate the most controversial parts of his tenure.—
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Jeremy Holin, Fort Lauderdale Fearful about the future The unnecessary death of Renee Nicole Good is totally the fault of every Republican in the Senate and the House who has unleashed this unhinged and hateful president.—
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The eyes of K-pop superstars/demon hunters Rumi, Mira and Zoey (voiced by actors Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo) turn into giant red hearts to show physical attraction.—
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Speaking to The Athletic at a yacht racing conference in Amsterdam in November, Bruno Dubois voiced his incredulity at the sums being spent by top teams on securing the best talent.—
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The vessel had patrolled during the same years as the Growler but, in 1961, suffered a reactor incident that radiated its crew.—
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The excitement Moses radiated served as testament to Rhett Lashlee’s assessment of his roster coming together to finish out the season, even after the disappointment of falling short of a return ACC Championship Game appearance.—
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The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.—
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Photographs were released on Wednesday showing Good in professional portraits and with her family.—
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The views expressed here are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Bowen School of Law or UALR.—
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Franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was benched for the final games of the season, expressed openness to moving onto another team in search of a fresh start in season-ending interviews this week.—
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When the pandemic happened, the only way to access live performance was if it was recorded and cast widely.—
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Nearly 30 years after its release, Freaky Friday was remade by Mean Girls director Mark Waters, casting Lindsay Lohan in the role inspired by Foster's, and Jamie Lee Curtis in the role inspired by Harris' character.—
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In a press statement, Kratos Defense stated that Northrop Grumman will provide an advanced mission kit for the Valkyrie.—
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His attorney stated that this was no more than a nasty bar fight.—
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“Vented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vented. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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