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 Maintain your tub by rinsing, wiping after use, avoiding bath oils, and ventilating. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for ventilate

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Gyurov has often expressed firm support for Ukraine and signed a security cooperation agreement with Kyiv during his premiership.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
For weeks, head coach Andy Reid has expressed confidence in Butker.

— Sam McDowell October 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of express

Verb

Mental health experts have voiced concerns about chatbots’ sycophancy, lack of clinical nuance, and ability to reinforce delusional beliefs.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Trump’s discordant message with one of the top concerns voters are voicing ahead of the midterm elections has seemed heightened by his fixation on beautifying Washington and building a large ballroom at the White House.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of voice

Verb

The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
This year, the company completed its purchase of Hot Topic, BoxLunch and Her Universe from Sycamore Partners, giving it more than 3,000 stores across North America.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of give

Verb

City officials have been allowing the chemicals to vent from the 5,500-gallon tank, instead of trying to send in crews to stop the leak.

— Lana Zak, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Mahomes spent roughly a dozen seconds venting about a topic neither of them want to detail now, before Eric Bieniemy nodded his head.

— Sam McDowell October 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

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