Definition of veinnext
as in manner
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words the author goes on in that sarcastic vein for pages

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Recent Examples of vein The compound was proposed as an under-the-skin injection to treat narcolepsy and opioid withdrawal, yet clinical studies used an intravenous route, which puts an injection directly into a vein. ABC News, 24 July 2026 Great literary classics are back in demand, with films and series in the vein of Wuthering Heights bringing the exuberant aesthetics of the past back to the screen. Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026 In a similar vein, the Royals also must evaluate their two second basemen. Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 When a fetus is identified as having the high-risk gene mutation, a harmless virus carrying a healthy copy of the encoding gene is injected directly into the umbilical vein. William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vein
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Noun
  • Ho testified her cause of death was multiple penetrating injuries and the manner was homicide.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • The feeding causes a deepening of the wound, damage to the tissue and sometimes death if not detected in a timely manner.
    Sarah Tomlinson, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Mead’s suggested alternative is to use these darker tones more sparingly through statement lighting, natural stone, or island paint colors.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026
  • Remembering and even naming that common goal can change the entire tone and course of the negotiation.
    Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, other modes of transportation are costing $110 more.
    Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • The steering wheel features six tactile buttons for quick access to settings like Track and Boost modes.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • This style of film tends to follow a predictable formula, especially when one goal is to build the artist’s profile in an effort to increase the commercial value of his or her work.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Instead of giving up, Thomas began researching alternatives and discovered Philadelphia-style water ice, a frozen dessert that was virtually unknown in Kansas City.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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