ventilated 1 of 2

adjective

as in vented
open to the free circulation of air if the barn isn't kept ventilated, the hay can ignite

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ventilated

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verb

past tense of ventilate
as in voiced
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 ventilated
Adjective
There was also a 7-inch touchscreen with Porsche’s PCM navigation system sitting above climate controls that included heated and ventilated seats. — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 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. — Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025 Depending on trim and spec, Hyundai also says Ioniq 3 owners will get the option of heated and ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, ambient LED lighting and, bizarrely, cabin materials inspired by 1970s Italian furniture. — New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026 The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system. — Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
Keep your bedroom cool, quiet, well-ventilated, and dark at night. — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026 To dry lavender, tie small bundles and hang them upside down in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated space. — Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026 Note that the innersprings are ventilated and have built-in airflow. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 The building was ventilated, and hazmat crews worked to dilute the chemicals, Nolan said. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026 White smoke continued to billow from the roof as crews ventilated the hazardous smoke from the warehouse throughout Thursday. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 20 June 2026 What truly stands out is the separate shoe compartment, which is ventilated to prevent unpleasant odors. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 Heated and ventilated front seats, a large center screen, available captain’s chairs and available higher-end audio help keep it in the Lexus luxe category. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Improve Ventilation Make sure basements and crawl spaces are ventilated properly to prevent moisture buildup. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilated
  1. breezy
  2. voiced
  3. airy
  4. expressed
  5. vented
  6. stated
  7. gave
Adjective
  • There’s a breezy beach dress for $6, as well as a travel tote complete with a matching accessory.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • For a fresh summer look, opt for breezy blue satin slip dress for summer cocktails.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of breezy
Verb
  • The decision was made after several council members voiced concerns about the proposal's potential impact, including Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez, who introduced it in April and advocated for the amendment.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • There was a 30-minute period of public comment before the June 22 board meeting where parents voiced concern over technology use in schools.
    — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Definition of voiced
Adjective
  • The airy cake is infused with lime zest and coated with a sweet citrus glaze.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • They’re built with enough structure to keep their shape, while still maintaining the airy, breathable feel of beach pants.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of airy
Verb
  • Smita Sharma, who helped her mom study for the naturalization exam, expressed both excitement and disbelief.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Others expressed concern that the development would alter the boardwalk’s character.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of expressed
Verb
  • Turning off the air conditioning or heat and using the heated or vented seats uses less power; driving in Eco mode and using iPedal is even more efficient.
    — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Because gas dryers produce emissions, they must be vented to the outdoors.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Definition of vented
Verb
  • Violations will result in disciplinary action, the email stated.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • This usually may come up after an employee has stated an issue.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of stated
Verb
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
  • Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of gave

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