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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
Yes, her veins contain alcohol that no one stopped her from drinking.
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Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Choose from hot pink, chartreuse, deep red, yellow, lime green, and orange foliage that is scalloped, bordered, or features contrasting veins or patterns.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.
—Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The condition occurs when the valves in the legs don’t function properly, causing blood to pool in the veins.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 May 2026
Huge wheels of Stichelton and Stilton stand stacked on top of one another, their steel-blue veins facing out.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
Janney injects ice into the veins of New Mexico widow Diane Patterson, who is arranging the funeral for her husband.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Tennessee violated that mandate during the prolonged process to find two veins in Tony Carruthers, his attorneys argue.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
In July, he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Choose from hot pink, chartreuse, deep red, yellow, lime green, and orange foliage that is scalloped, bordered, or features contrasting veins or patterns.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.
—Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The condition occurs when the valves in the legs don’t function properly, causing blood to pool in the veins.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 May 2026
Huge wheels of Stichelton and Stilton stand stacked on top of one another, their steel-blue veins facing out.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
Janney injects ice into the veins of New Mexico widow Diane Patterson, who is arranging the funeral for her husband.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Tennessee violated that mandate during the prolonged process to find two veins in Tony Carruthers, his attorneys argue.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
In July, he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
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Today’s outdoor culinary enthusiast has many finer options than my dad’s generation—methods and equipment to suit their theatricality, flavor preferences, competitive spirit, and moods of all manners.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Firm if slightly sweaty handshake notwithstanding, there’s a gentleness to Root; old-school manners, slender shoulders and a reedy Sheffield twang.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Rich, warm, toffee tones carry throughout the lobby and lounges; the space offers grand views over the Chao Praya and the Thai river homes across the water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The process includes multiple tones to activate pagers and sirens, as well as a return tone.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Users can quickly set up the cabin for working, entertaining, or sleeping thanks to one-touch scene modes.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Lightroom Classic uses modes, meaning its interface changes depending on the active function.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Their styles of play are their own, but this trio at the tip of the spear for the next generation of men’s tennis that is suddenly coming for the sport is also a collective of Sinnercaraz descendants.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Keep scrolling to see other styles.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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