ventilating

verb

Definition of ventilatingnext
present participle of ventilate
as in expressing
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 Synonyms for ventilating
  1. voicing
  2. giving
  3. stating
  4. airing
Verb
  • Some neighbors called on the city to reevaluate the plan, threatening legal action and voicing concerns over a community benefits agreement.
    Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
  • As more electric vehicles came on the roads this year, car experts are voicing their concerns louder than ever.
    Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of voicing
Verb
  • Proud of coming into Week 18 and giving us a chance to compete for the playoffs.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Let’s reward Grier by giving him more power.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of giving
Verb
  • Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.
    Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stating
Verb
  • Under the new agreement, AEW's flagship shows, Dynamite and Collision, will continue airing on TBS and TNT, respectively.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The annual Christmas message, a ratings-grabber that has been airing for nearly 100 years, normally takes place in a royal palace or estate.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of airing
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