vent
noun
an opening, as in a wall, serving as an outlet for air, smoke, fumes, or the like.
vented
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past participleof vent.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof vent.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
ventnounan opening, as in a wall, serving as an outlet for air, smoke, fumes, or the like.
Example Sentences
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Later, on Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, he vented about being passed over by Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Trump has vented some of his frustrations over the conflict in calls with the Israeli leader, The Wall Street Journal has reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Whenever the ship switches to diesel, any residual methane gas has to be flushed out of the engine pipework and vented into the atmosphere.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Residents in the worst affected areas have vented their frustrations by setting piles on trash on fire or banging on pots and pans.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
"That's different. I worked for Mom and Dad. All the stores at the mall want a Social Security number," she vented.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
