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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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
Mostly, these conversations, when not venting about the disruption to bus schedules and the noisiness of bomber jet flyovers, focus on the absolute failure of the fair.
From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026
Because he has asthma, he chose to demolish the entire venting and duct system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
If the globe threw a party, Brazil and the U.S. would be in the same corner venting about our home life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
“Back on the ship we had an unused venting duct that we snuck into,” she says, looking around.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
