as in manners
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 veins
Everything that keeps the testicle alive and functional runs through the spermatic cord — arteries, veins, nerves and lymphatics, bundled together along with the vas deferens.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Look for bronze or dark spots on the foliage or prominent purple veins.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
In some cases, visible veins can be a sign of a condition that may need medical care.
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Health,
19 June 2026
There are plenty of shows about the moral void of the rich, but none with so much fire in its belly, or ice in its veins.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
If the team puts together another impressive performance against Australia on Friday, expect plenty of Americans who don't normally follow soccer all that closely to jump on the bandwagon and start feeling the patriotism flowing through their veins.
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Jon Root,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Brunson knew his spots on the floor and had ice in his veins.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
The White House said swelling around the ankles was due to chronic venous insufficiency or CVI, which occurs when leg veins fail to send blood back to the heart properly, and the bruising on the back of his hand was caused by frequent handshaking and aspirin.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Just put a name to the anger coursing through your veins.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
10 June 2026
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Look for bronze or dark spots on the foliage or prominent purple veins.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
In some cases, visible veins can be a sign of a condition that may need medical care.
—
Health,
19 June 2026
There are plenty of shows about the moral void of the rich, but none with so much fire in its belly, or ice in its veins.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
If the team puts together another impressive performance against Australia on Friday, expect plenty of Americans who don't normally follow soccer all that closely to jump on the bandwagon and start feeling the patriotism flowing through their veins.
—
Jon Root,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Brunson knew his spots on the floor and had ice in his veins.
—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
The White House said swelling around the ankles was due to chronic venous insufficiency or CVI, which occurs when leg veins fail to send blood back to the heart properly, and the bruising on the back of his hand was caused by frequent handshaking and aspirin.
—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Just put a name to the anger coursing through your veins.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
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Post set the gold standard for manners and social behavior for generations of Americans, social graces still valued and taught today.
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Remember that coughing and sneezing without a mask is considered very bad manners, as is attempting to board a train at the last minute and potentially causing a late departure.
Noun
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As summer lingers into autumn, the flower heads take on pink tones as the foliage turns a brilliant wine-red.
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The vibe of every room is prim and professional, with clean lines and neutral tones, creating spaces that would feel appropriate as the backdrop of a last-minute work Zoom, but not too rigid for the kick-off of a leisure trip.
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Switching modes from producer to hotel visionary, LVP already has a pretty good idea what life inside the hotel will look like a year from now.
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On top of the permanent Black Ops Classic rotation, two modes arrive in Team Blueprint Sharpshooter, a 6v6 playlist with rotating Weapon Blueprints, and Knife Fight, a 2v2 melee twist on Gunfight.
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Shop four more standout styles below.
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And, of course, her dance moves — which draw from belly dancing as well as such Latin and Afro-Colombian styles as champeta and merengue — lived up to their nearly mythic status.
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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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