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
And in that vein, despite its engineering credentials, Beast is intentionally simple to use.
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Lela London, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
So why is life so dull without your veins?
—Maggie Millner, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
In a similar vein, if a friend owes you for tickets, ask kindly for repayment and suggest a system for next time.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
The younger Pearl does not stalk the sideline drenched in sweat, veins bulging from his neck and spittle flying at every questionable call.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
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Lela London, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
So why is life so dull without your veins?
—Maggie Millner, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
In a similar vein, if a friend owes you for tickets, ask kindly for repayment and suggest a system for next time.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
The younger Pearl does not stalk the sideline drenched in sweat, veins bulging from his neck and spittle flying at every questionable call.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
Noun
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The manner in which autonomous vehicle companies share data can also be opaque.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Not in some flashy way, but in a manner that enhances the fundamental intimacy of the piece.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Small enough to be worn comfortably, the device can record brain signals, heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, and eye movements — all at the same time.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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Facial expressions, tone and pacing carry emotional information that builds connection, especially in remote teams.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Without going into auto-pilot mode to schedule a meeting, consider evaluating it first.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Process The Emotional Reality Of Your Layoff Before jumping into reactive action mode, give yourself permission and time to process what’s coming up for you.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The free classes led by Hank Newman focus on free breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Comprehensive battlefield situational awareness China Central Television reported that a confrontation-style drill between surface ships and submarines was held at an undisclosed location in the South China Sea.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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