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airing out

NOUN

moving air through a space

Synonyms

WEAK

airing fumigation ventilation

Example Sentences

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Residents in Patagonia know how to protect themselves from the virus, which they refer to as "the hanta," by airing out sheds and cleaning areas with bleach.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Their catch-up turns into a rueful airing out of long-simmering resentments in a way that shakes Jay to his core, confirming some of his own worst suspicions about himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

He also praised Trump and Musk for airing out their grievances transparently for everyone to see.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2025

You don’t want to betray her trust by airing out these details online.

From Slate • Dec. 15, 2023

We leave the door to the camel car wide open, but it’s clear a simple airing out won’t be sufficient.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen