vein

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. 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 See All Example Sentences for vein
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Clogs These clogs come in versatile fall tones that dominate the season.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Evolved space birds going full samurai mode.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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