veins

noun

plural of vein
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 Injection sites can become infected, and veins can become inflamed or blocked by clots. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Honor and dedication to clients and community flows in their veins as well. — Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026 Part of the reproach stemmed from an over-reliance on cartoonish CGI effects, including a suit with pulsing green veins and an awkward digital mask. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2026 Avoid tight waistbands and ankle bands, which can put pressure on veins. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026 Right in the middle of cheering, reveling masses was MARTA — a connective system of veins that efficiently moved the happy throngs. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026 His post-practice shower was doing very little to slow down the blood still vaulting through his veins. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 30 July 2026 At the hospital, Goldsmith underwent a life-saving procedure tying bands around his veins. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Because shark teeth can easily tear through major arteries, veins and tendons, uncontrolled blood loss is the biggest immediate threat. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
  1. manners
  2. tones
  3. modes
  4. styles
Noun
  • Even as the identity of the South evolves, and more young people lose certain traits that are identifiably southern, manners remain one of the region’s most distinctive and steadfast qualities.
    — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Beneath Lamb’s unkempt appearance, crude manners, noxious flatulence, and stinging remarks lies one of the sharpest minds in MI5 and a man fiercely protective of his brood of misfits.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of manners
Noun
  • For a bold and vibrant fall hair transformation, consider colors with warm tones that add depth and glow to your look.
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For fall 2026, specifically, Schwartz says his clients are looking for richer, darker tones without sacrificing shine, softness, and movement.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of tones
Noun
  • This comprises five customizable ride modes for the 805 RX, plus reverse, allowing riders to adjust characteristics including power delivery, traction control and regenerative braking.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Organizations that skipped the fluency phase and jumped straight to agents are struggling too, because a workforce that has never worked with AI cannot supervise it or spot its failure modes.
    — Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of modes
Noun
  • From anti-theft purses that look like chic handbags to polished trousers that feel more like comfy sweatpants, these styles are versatile, functional, and comfortable to boot—and prices start at just $8.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Luckily, there are plenty of options to be found, including designer styles from Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler, and Celine, whose vibrant red sneakers that first appeared on the runway have now become permanent fixtures in their collections.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of styles

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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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