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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
Try Audible for free Prologue On a hot afternoon in May 2016, five miles outside the young petro-city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, a small wildfire flickered and ventilated, rapidly expanding its territory through a mixed forest that hadn't seen fire in decades.
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CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
The organization also recommended preventive measures, including wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated areas, covering coughs and sneezes, frequent handwashing, and following public health advice on vaccinations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Also, open the windows or turn on a fan to ventilate the space.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
Disinfect objects and surfaces regularly (such as doorknobs, countertops, and light switches).
Consider wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
The organization also recommended preventive measures, including wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated areas, covering coughs and sneezes, frequent handwashing, and following public health advice on vaccinations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Also, open the windows or turn on a fan to ventilate the space.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
Disinfect objects and surfaces regularly (such as doorknobs, countertops, and light switches).
Consider wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces.
—Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
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Some health professionals have expressed concerns about excessive fluoride intake and potential toxicity.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Each aria-song, through middling Latin pop and rap hybrids, expresses the egomania of sociopaths.—
Armond White,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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But Democrats, many who voiced strong opposition to Hegseth, had little power to stop his nomination, and instead have resorted to dragging out the process.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Token Black, later known as Tolkien Black, voiced by South Park storyboard artist, producer, and art director Adrien Beard.—
Sezin Keohler,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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After a miserable year for the run defense, Morgan is hoping to give the trenches a facelift in free agency and the draft.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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On January 16, Elon Musk appeared to give the Nazi salute while on stage following the 2025 inauguration of President Donald Trump.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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The 97th Oscars will air live on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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History is being made in modern television with the upcoming premiere of Beyond The Gates, the first-ever, one-hour Black daytime drama to air on television.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
25 Jan. 2025
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All of these factors have contributed to the growing unrest among some Leicester fans, who vented their frustrations towards the club’s hierarchy during the 2-0 home defeat against Fulham on Saturday.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Some Democratic senators are venting frustration about Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) giving a green light to politically vulnerable colleagues to vote to advance the bill without getting an ironclad guarantee that Democrats would have more opportunity to amend the legislation.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ventilate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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