VENTILATED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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

Kia America The X-Line SX’s available heated and ventilated seats, driver memory system, heated steering wheel, panoramic roof and surround-view camera would not have appeared in a mainstream subcompact SUV a few years ago. — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 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 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

Verb

The cause of death was not immediately available, but Dietl said that Muñoz had contracted COVID-19 during the pandemic, was put into a coma and ventilated and had been dealing with health issues ever since. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 While rescuers worked to get the worker to safety, crews ventilated the space with air and established a communication line. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 The Touring’s heated and ventilated leather seats and lumbar support helped keep exhaustion at bay. — Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 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 Its Elite trim comes standard with features like a head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats and a seven-mode drive system including modes like Trail and Sand. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Meaning a school that had high ceilings that was well ventilated, that had big windows for light and for air to come in, a nice entrance way, that’s something that would look nice. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 They’re gusseted, ventilated, water-resistant, and extremely durable, with double-layered fabric on the knees and heels. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ventilated

Adjective

How breezy a record can sound when all the small stuff has been duly sweated.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Winds were already blowing between 7 and 15 mph Thursday morning, with a strengthening onshore flow expected to bring breezier conditions.

— Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of breezy

Verb

In a bid to get more people interested in the event, ESPN and Marvel Studios devised an intriguing collaboration that will include a 30-second promo voiced by Paul Bettany, the actor who has long played Vision in various Marvel films.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Paris protester Louis Ledoux--Xatard voiced frustration over inequality.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of voiced

Adjective

Fauchon had been a large store, wide and deep and high, with lots of airy space between the displays.

— Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Yet while the original structure has been restored and many original features and details have remained, the place is airy, light, and contemporary.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of airy

Verb

The concerns with the technology expressed at the hearing went beyond just hacking.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Environmentalists have expressed concerns, however, that the law won’t be enforced against Pérez under the country’s conservative National Party, of which Zambrano is a member.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of expressed

Verb

Sometimes releases are allowed, despite the climate impact of methane, for example when a pressure relief valve is vented on a gas tank as part of maintenance.

— Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Many sympathized with the victim, known as Jane Doe, and vented about Cornell’s response.

— New York Times, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of vented

Verb

Talarico also stated his opposition to transgender student-athletes competing in girls’ sports in a Fox News interview in September, drawing progressive criticism.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Appearing with Bass at an event at his Palisades Village shopping center last week, Caruso voiced concerns over Raman’s stated intention to replace Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of stated

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Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026

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