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 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

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Rapper Eminem expressed his admiration and sorrow at never getting to meet her.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Some Black shoppers, who felt alienated after Target’s 2025 DEI rollbacks, expressed fresh disappointment on Monday.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of express

Verb

Cullen received a lifetime achievement award at the Children's & Family Emmy Awards in 2023 and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for voicing Optimus Prime in 2011.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
The stature of the performances from Claymore, July and Fuller bring weight to these moments over a character, generally Sarah, voicing the thesis to us again.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of voice

Verb

Suggest the plan, capture the takeaways, and give everyone one clear action.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Utilizing quick, short passes, Hayes completed 14 of his first 16 attempts, including a 26-yard touchdown strike to sophomore tight end Ian Figi that gave Naperville Central a 14-0 lead.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of give

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Among the examples is a lawsuit the Writers Guild of America, West filed against the agency in the 1970s over what the guild described as its pressure campaign to get networks to air only family-friendly content during the first hour of primetime.

— BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
The library of his episodes continued to air on cable news channel MSNBC, now called MS NOW.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of air

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Boy Michael Diamond is hurting inside and ready to vent his truth.

— Christopher R. Weingarten, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice has vented his fury at the BBC over its handling of his Strictly Come Dancing exit following a clash with Sherlock star Amanda Abbington.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

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