ventilate

verb

ˈven-tə-ˌlāt How to pronounce ventilate (audio)
Definition of ventilatenext
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 Our family quilts kept me cozy, ventilated, and warm (but not too warm) year round. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 Ambient lighting, heated and ventilated front seats, power driver’s seat, leather seating upholstery and a panoramic sunroof are higher trim-level features. — James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 Also make sure your home is well-ventilated, particularly in hot weather. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Hydrogen peroxide can cause irritation to your skin and respiratory system, so ventilate the bathroom by opening a window, keeping the door open, or turning on a fan. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ventilate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilate
  1. express
  2. voice
  3. give
  4. air
  5. vent
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  • The girls also expressed their interest in other music festivals.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • On cue, China expressed indignation about anti-missile deployments.
    — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of express
Verb
  • But the superhero family eventually regains public sympathy for superheroes after defeating the evil Screenslaver (voiced by Catherine Keener).
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Sitting board members Biggs and Custer voted against the budget, and Revuluri has also voiced opposition.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of voice
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  • The Arts District is a short rideshare away and gives you all the indie bars and restaurants and vintage shopping.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Karlie Lema’s pressure gave Bay FC (5-10-4) a lead in the sixth minute, but Moriya responded a minute later to tie it and Utah (11-6-3) took the lead in the 22nd minute on Narumi’s shot from outside the box.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of give
Verb
  • But now, its scores have climbed even higher after the premiere aired, and those without early screeners have given their take.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The connected tank holds just about enough air to inflate one of the unit's tires from nearly empty, or all four from off-road/air-down to fully aired up.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of air
Verb
  • The top glass also slides backward, allowing the heat from the chamber to vent out the top of the machine for softer filaments like PLA and TPU.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The walls and basement were framed in such a way that venting the range hood became challenging.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of vent

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