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noun

Synonym Chooser

How is the word vent distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of vent are air, broach, express, utter, and voice. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

When could air be used to replace vent?

Although the words air and vent have much in common, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

When is it sensible to use broach instead of vent?

While the synonyms broach and vent are close in meaning, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When would express be a good substitute for vent?

The words express and vent can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

Where would utter be a reasonable alternative to vent?

The meanings of utter and vent largely overlap; however, utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When is voice a more appropriate choice than vent?

While in some cases nearly identical to vent, voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of vent
Verb
Sports bettors increasingly have used social media to vent their anger against players for the bettors’ losses, resulting in on-line death threats, racist comments and demands for money. Martin Edel, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The news sparked a frustrated reaction from Randy Orton, who, upon learning his WrestleMania match was off, vented his anger by delivering an RKO to SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
Between December and March, these intrusions increased the daily release of sulfur dioxide from the volcano’s summit vent by about 400 metric tons, from around 50 to 450 metric tons a day. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025 The other end of the rope was attached to an air- conditioning vent. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vent
Verb
  • Ackman has been waging a public campaign to pause the policy for the past week as the market has taken significant hits since the Trump administration unleashed global tariffs on U.S. allies and adversaries.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
  • With 12 shutouts in 14 games and champions of the Boras Classic South, Corona gets to unleash its pitching depth once again.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • At the very least, this all sounds like good news for Ferrari Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who, earlier this season, expressed interest in helping the marque build an F40 tribute—with a manual.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Even outside of the event season, Pismo radiates that classic California charm with wide-open beaches, fresh seafood, and a town that greets everyone with a smile.
    Pismo Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Today, most of Micanopy’s activity radiates from Cholokka Boulevard.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The outlet reports that one other international student at the college had their visa revoked.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The news outlet also said that Assistant District Attorney Daniel Daugherty noted the hearing was held Monday (April 7).
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • With McCaffrey sharing carries with Stewart as a rookie, the Panthers made the playoffs in 2017 before releasing Stewart a couple of months later.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The Glory in Your Story: Activating a Fearless Faith to Change Your Life, Your Career, and the World, is set to release on April 15, wherever books are sold.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Illinois residents who want to separate from Illinois share some of the complaints voiced by Mainers in the 19th century.
    Made by History, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
  • That #4 servant automaton is Kelex, Superman's main assistant from comic books, here voiced by Alan Tudyk.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The eight-episode project also has been quietly casting, with relative newcomer Summer H. Howell (Hunter Hunter) in negotiations for the title character, Carrie White, and Siena Agudong (Resident Evil) set as her nemesis, Sue Snell.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In Grand Junction, the new regime cast a fresh eye on the rare fish.
    Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Some journalists who cover the Capitol have given Thune the nickname Hot Grandpa.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
  • But state lawmakers have been looking for ways to give citizens and communities more of a voice in the decisions, and are focusing efforts this spring on Senate Bill 78.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025

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“Vent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vent. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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