veins

plural of vein

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Recent Examples of veins The lymphatic system runs alongside blood circulation and picks up fluid and larger particles that veins cannot absorb, moving that waste back toward the bloodstream so the kidneys can filter it or the body can reuse it. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 The Cleveland Clinic describes compression therapy as a common treatment for improving lower-leg blood flow, helping veins return blood to the heart and preventing the pooling of blood and swelling. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Blood streamed through his veins, pulsing inside him, like a ticking time bomb. Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 While Maggie might not have chosen a musical career path, her family’s talent runs in her veins. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026 Janier jokes that he was born in a cheese vat and that milk runs through his veins. Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 In Jemison's case, Qin-Nelson conducted an imaging test called a venogram to look inside her veins. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Sep. 2026 To help reduce irritation and discomfort, try lying on your side to reduce pressure on swollen veins and elevating your legs with a pillow to improve blood flow. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 Injection sites can become infected, and veins can become inflamed or blocked by clots. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
Noun
  • Maybe the South doesn’t brag about its blazing fall colors (because that’s just bad manners), but Southern gardeners can enjoy autumn splendor every bit as lovely as the sugar maples in Vermont or the aspens in the Rockies.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026
  • The desire to fit in is a powerful instinct, one that is externalized to varying degrees in our manners and relationships.
    E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Floor-to-ceiling glass walls let a lot of light into the space, which is decorated in tones of gray, with dark wood herring bone floors in the bar.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Soft neutral tones are lifted by a curved leather-and-wood headboard, striking blue wall art inspired by traditional Turkish textiles and elegant pendant lighting that gives the room warmth rather than hotel uniformity.
    Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • With available drivers, trucks and power units becoming more constrained, Reinke said technology and collaboration can help improve the handoff of containers between transportation modes.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • And so perhaps the beginning of the universe is described by some quantum theory, which includes not just the matter modes, but also some modes of the gravitational field.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Just be sure to score the styles that catch your eye—these new arrivals are already trending.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Around this time, celebrities like Kim Kardashian re-popularized clear styles from brands like Prada, Fendi, Alexander Wang and Oscar de la Renta.
    Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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