veins

plural of vein

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of veins Her rise has echoes of podcaster Ashley Flowers and blogger Jessica Red Krauss — media outsiders who tapped into deep veins of public interest. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Yes, a giant hand, crafted to resemble her own down to her veins and her engagement and wedding rings, plus a vampy berry manicure! — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026 The contractions also squeeze deep veins and other blood vessels, improving blood flow and keeping vessels healthy. — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026 Superficial vein thrombosis affects veins near the skin’s surface and is generally less dangerous than deep vein thrombosis. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 That fateful decision further transforms him into a volatile shapeshifter whose preexisting lack of impulse control is further exploited by the nanos coursing through his veins. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 Superficial and deep clots A superficial clot forms in superficial veins, which are often visible just below the skin in subcutaneous fat. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is when a blood clot develops in the deep veins, usually in the legs. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 While the rest of the leaf turns yellow, the region along the leaf veins remains green. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
Noun
  • These rules span what Americans would sort into law, ethics, manners and worship, as law professor and an authority on Islamic law Asifa Quraishi-Landes has explained.
    — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Many teach-abroad programs where people can teach English as a foreign language in Thailand cite that smiling often with children and colleagues is key to showing respect, good manners and calmness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Downes’ organ swells around her in sweeping, almost flutelike figures, taking the sour tones of her earlier keyboard work and stripping them down to evangelical simplicity.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Avoid black accessories and opt for earthy tones like gold, chestnut, and dark brown instead.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Three selectable riding modes allow riders to limit speed to approximately 30, 42, or 56 mph.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Consequently, when convenience comes at a premium, an increasing number of travelers are weighing costs and opting for more economical transport modes.
    — , CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • In a society that tends to measure success in terms of products becoming bigger and better each year, Picasso’s series of distinct and sometimes startlingly different styles remains the model of appropriate artistic development.
    — Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
  • These two teams also play completely different styles of game.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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