vent
noun
an opening, as in a wall, serving as an outlet for air, smoke, fumes, or the like.
venting
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present participleof vent.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Rosie is taking this "generational advice" on board and has started "venting on social media" to show other mums that they are not alone.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
When asked about the conversation by internal affairs, the report said, McKay told investigators that the conversation started with Burgos venting about an applicant, but acknowledged that it should not have been allowed to continue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Customers of companies like Marley Spoon and Blue Apron are venting on social media, stopping orders and demanding refunds over problems including missing ingredients, nearly empty boxes or no delivery at all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
As his father reminds John during a venting session that occurs after Hal nonchalantly almost kills him, “They’re allowed to have tantrums. We’re not.”
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Here and there in the vacant lots were metal cylinders, like oil drums, that had been fixed in the ground and were silently venting smoke.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
