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
By age 50, at least half of adults will suffer through a bout of inflamed, itchy veins, or hemorrhoids, that are literally a pain in the butt.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Sepals and petals appear in shades of orange, reddish brown, and green with purple veins.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Nolan developed esophageal varices, which are swollen veins in the esophagus that can burst and bleed.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The beetles usually feed on oakleaf hydrangea foliage, leaving veins behind for a lace-like skeleton.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
This may occur due to the neck bending forward, compressing the veins, the authors suggested.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
As a wellness reporter, skepticism runs in my veins.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, the young rider, who was wearing a helmet, righted himself at the last moment, then zipped off down a residential sidewalk at a pretty good rate of speed, based on a video Hall shared on Facebook after the close call — likely with a little more adrenaline coursing through his veins.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
Know More Diagnosing this malaise is the core challenge of modern politics, and the subject of rich veins of academic research.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Sepals and petals appear in shades of orange, reddish brown, and green with purple veins.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Nolan developed esophageal varices, which are swollen veins in the esophagus that can burst and bleed.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The beetles usually feed on oakleaf hydrangea foliage, leaving veins behind for a lace-like skeleton.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
This may occur due to the neck bending forward, compressing the veins, the authors suggested.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
As a wellness reporter, skepticism runs in my veins.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, the young rider, who was wearing a helmet, righted himself at the last moment, then zipped off down a residential sidewalk at a pretty good rate of speed, based on a video Hall shared on Facebook after the close call — likely with a little more adrenaline coursing through his veins.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
Know More Diagnosing this malaise is the core challenge of modern politics, and the subject of rich veins of academic research.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
Noun
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Did my mom teach me manners that no longer exist?—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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That kind of no-reply email must surely be bad manners, or worse.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The shampoo uses highly concentrated violet pigments (which give it that signature purple hue) to neutralize yellow tones on contact.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Decor leans equestrian-meets-coastal ranch, with earthy tones, textured fabrics, saddle-leather accents, and subtle nods to the property’s equine history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Choose modes for stress, sleep, burnout, pain and more.—
Mitti Hicks,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This is songwriting whose strength arises, partially, from an ability to texturize all the modes of life — having and losing, looking and longing, comfort and disorientation — and the many moods those modes inspire.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hear a hundred different styles blasting from a hundred different porches, patios, driveways, alleys, frontyards, backyards, and sideyards.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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But its moves can easily be translated into different music styles, too.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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