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
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
Slugs and snails create large, irregular holes with smooth edges in foliage, typically located between the veins of leaves.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Just put a name to the anger coursing through your veins.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
10 June 2026
There are no kitchen workers scouring pots or raconteurs drinking rum punch; most of the figures seem utterly incapable of offering directions or telling a joke, much less running, sweating, or allowing blood to flow through their veins.
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Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Yes, her veins contain alcohol that no one stopped her from drinking.
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Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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
Slugs and snails create large, irregular holes with smooth edges in foliage, typically located between the veins of leaves.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Just put a name to the anger coursing through your veins.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
10 June 2026
There are no kitchen workers scouring pots or raconteurs drinking rum punch; most of the figures seem utterly incapable of offering directions or telling a joke, much less running, sweating, or allowing blood to flow through their veins.
—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Yes, her veins contain alcohol that no one stopped her from drinking.
—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 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.
Noun
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While the original impressed us with its ability to enhance product absorption and boost radiance, the new Booster Pro X2 doubles down with stronger output, dual-electrode technology, and seven treatment modes designed to improve everything from dull skin to large pores.
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Simon said places like El Paso, Texas, and Orlando, Florida, have seen decreases thanks to a focus on a complete streets policy, which prioritizes safety for all modes of transportation.
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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 25 Jun. 2026.
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