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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
Medical research has found that the risk of clots forming, especially in the deep veins of the legs, increases with the length of a hospital stay.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Toilets keep the rectum and pelvic floor unsupported compared to sitting in a chair, causing more pressure on rectal veins, according to the researchers.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Varicose veins—visible, swollen blood vessels underneath your skin, usually in your legs—can happen when blood that usually flows toward your heart backs up and pools in a vein.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Inside, a vintage patchwork leather sofa informs elements like immersive black marble walls whose veins echo waves framed by glass walls.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
There was a valley of veins moving over his hands, blue rivers poking underneath his hairless arms.
—Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Some, such as vasodilators, relax and widen arteries and veins to allow blood to get through easier and increase flow.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Large, irregular holes with smooth edges in foliage, typically located between the veins of leaves, says Wilber.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Blood clots that develop can travel through the veins, lodging in the heart or lungs, leading to death.
—Jessica Van Egeren, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Toilets keep the rectum and pelvic floor unsupported compared to sitting in a chair, causing more pressure on rectal veins, according to the researchers.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Varicose veins—visible, swollen blood vessels underneath your skin, usually in your legs—can happen when blood that usually flows toward your heart backs up and pools in a vein.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Inside, a vintage patchwork leather sofa informs elements like immersive black marble walls whose veins echo waves framed by glass walls.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
There was a valley of veins moving over his hands, blue rivers poking underneath his hairless arms.
—Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Some, such as vasodilators, relax and widen arteries and veins to allow blood to get through easier and increase flow.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Large, irregular holes with smooth edges in foliage, typically located between the veins of leaves, says Wilber.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Blood clots that develop can travel through the veins, lodging in the heart or lungs, leading to death.
—Jessica Van Egeren, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
Noun
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Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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From this perspective, swearing isn’t a direct reflection of your character or manners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gray tones, blacks, murky greens, and of course, the midnight blue complete the look.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Loloi x Magnolia Home Millie Area Rug With soft gold tones, this area rug looks great with most decor.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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As was the case with Dark Forces, this remaster has stunning new cutscenes and visuals that are rich in color, as well as online multiplayer modes like deathmatch and capture the flag.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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But most of those low-blue-light modes still let a considerable amount of blue light through, potentially keeping you up at night.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Find more similar styles at Amazon below.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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