vent

Example Sentences

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Before we get to the credit-card swapping issue, allow me to vent: If you have to put a total of $11,000 on two credit cards, you can’t afford the trip.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

The United States two-time major winner was unhappy that what she thought was a private moment to vent her frustrations was broadcast for the world to see, with the footage going viral online.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The land doesn’t vent steam, emit fumaroles, or boast hot springs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Complaining can feel confrontational so many of us find ourselves making passive aggressive remarks or silently seething and then going home to vent online.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

In an echo of the events at unit 1, pressure in the unit 3 reactor began to climb as operators tried to open a safety release valve and vent steam.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland