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
There is widespread concern that Ortega’s rule will usher in a new dynasty in the vein of the Somozas.
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Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
Everyone knows each other, and its way of life runs like blood in their veins.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The condition happens when an individual’s leg veins struggle to pump blood back to the heart, causing blood to pool, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Your doctor may recommend administering fluids into a vein if you are severely dehydrated.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
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Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
Everyone knows each other, and its way of life runs like blood in their veins.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The condition happens when an individual’s leg veins struggle to pump blood back to the heart, causing blood to pool, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Your doctor may recommend administering fluids into a vein if you are severely dehydrated.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
Noun
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But while Barcelona’s 4-1 battering at the hands of Sevilla on Sunday — their heaviest loss in La Liga for over 10 years — will go down as a major shock, the manner of their defeat will be of little surprise to those who have endured the full thrill of Hansi Flick’s reign.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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There is no record of how William’s wife greeted the news of the instant stepson with the polished manners, who impressed even his hard-driving grandfather.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One can listen to the laughter suddenly drop away as the tone turns serious — knowing that at any moment violence may break out.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pick a shade with less of the pastel Ely mentioned, instead opting for one that is deeper in tone and/or has a touch more warmth.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As detailed in the game’s big reveal, Black Ops 7 will once again be bursting at the seams with gameplay modes — somehow, even more than before.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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The baseline suction level is already strong, but the boost mode is on another level.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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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 13 Oct. 2025.
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