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
These veins fill up with blood when a person uses the bathroom and drain out after they’re finished.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
In the summer, lush green pastures and 6-foot cornstalks hug the highway like veins funneling blood through the region.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In that vein, Cisco launched a quantum networking software system on 25 September.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
There is widespread concern that Ortega’s rule will usher in a new dynasty in the vein of the Somozas.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
In the summer, lush green pastures and 6-foot cornstalks hug the highway like veins funneling blood through the region.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In that vein, Cisco launched a quantum networking software system on 25 September.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
There is widespread concern that Ortega’s rule will usher in a new dynasty in the vein of the Somozas.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
Noun
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Ability to manage growth in a manner that reflects the reasons people find Matthews attractive, create a budget that is thorough and efficient, ability to work with citizens and town leaders to maintain Matthews’ sense of self.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Information should be shared in a timely, clear, and accessible way through multiple platforms, such as email, the district website, social media, newsletters, and in-person forums, so that families can engage in the manner that works best for them.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cartuna, founded by James and Adam Belfer, champions unconventional voices in animation, producing and distributing projects that push the boundaries of form, tone and technology.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Clogs These clogs come in versatile fall tones that dominate the season.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instagram has installed a new privacy setting which will default all new and existing underage accounts to an automatic private mode.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Evolved space birds going full samurai mode.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the face of that, Keaton’s off- and sometimes on-duty style represented limitless possibilities, and a previously incomprehensible kind of freedom.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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Today, this restaurant wins over patrons with American-style comfort fare, like burgers, steaks, and sweet potato casserole.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vein. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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