1
as in unleashing
to find emotional release for
vented her anger and then quickly calmed down
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in voicing
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
vented his opinions freely and loudly at town meetings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in radiating
to throw or give off
a clothes dryer venting steam
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of venting
Hundreds of Chicagoans packed a special meeting of the Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability on Thursday night, venting anger and frustration about the months-long federal immigration enforcement operation known as Midway Blitz.
—
Jermont Terry, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Often this water rises through cracks in the ground, gently venting into steam.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
Wiles had 11 separate opportunities to reconsider venting to the reporter.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, Johnson urged his fellow Republicans to bring complaints to him directly, rather than venting in public.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
On the company Facebook page, parents—some of whom have fed their children the affected products—are venting their anger at the company.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 18 Nov. 2025
Violence is for getting your way; for asserting your existence as an individual or a group; for venting torrential feeling; for sadistic pleasure.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Following a rough Detroit Lions loss to the Seattle Seahawks in 2022, Aaron — then the defensive coordinator for the Lions — was venting over dinner.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
For example, the map shows cavities where clouds appear to have ruptured, venting streams of gas and dust into surrounding space.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venting
Verb
-
The predictions were that unleashing AI to the world at large would lead to an exponential rise in cheating at school and that student essays would cease to be original.—
-
The triggers spanned everything from interest rate hikes to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unleashing the country’s biggest burst of spending since pandemic restrictions eased.—
Verb
-
In reality, Lawrence and Stone are longtime friends (and future collaborators) who haven't been shy about voicing their adoration for one another.—
-
Boseman was allegedly let go after voicing his concerns that Reggie’s character relied too much on racial stereotypes.—
Verb
-
Some designs add a pattern of reflective material to the outer shell to keep heat from radiating out into the cold air.—
-
Doherty is radiating positive energy.—
Verb
-
The Minneapolis Federation of Educators said agents deployed tear gas and detained an educator before releasing them.—
-
Camacho gamely snatched one from the water, showing me its extraordinary teeth before releasing it again.—
Verb
-
However, one woman recently shared a personal experience when expressing genuine emotion clashed with workplace expectations.—
-
Spoelstra was remarkably upbeat before the game, offering gratitude for the outpouring of support from the NBA community and expressing relief that nobody was injured in the inferno.—
Verb
-
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.—
-
Presented by the Global Chapter of CSA, this award recognizes individuals or organizations internationally who have made a positive impact to the casting profession through innovative and meaningful contributions within the global entertainment industry.—
Verb
-
If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.—
-
Luckily, Madewell is giving us something to celebrate this season with a surprise sale on cold-weather clothing essentials with prices starting as low as $20.—
Verb
-
With its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, China is working diligently to move away from fossil fuels toward non-carbon-emitting energy sources.—
-
Rather than emitting a cold, stark light, our ceiling fixture now projects a warm, soft glow.—
Cite this Entry
“Venting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venting. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share