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
With no veins or additional imbued colors, solid white quartz counters will not clash with other colors in the room.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
The genetic blood disease can feel like shards of glass racing through veins, attacking every organ, Ogunsile said.
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Larry Seward,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
In 2016, Fitzpatrick had a 15½-hour surgery where doctors reconstructed half her tongue, using veins and arteries from her arm and thighs.
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John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Everything that keeps the testicle alive and functional runs through the spermatic cord — arteries, veins, nerves and lymphatics, bundled together along with the vas deferens.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Look for bronze or dark spots on the foliage or prominent purple veins.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
In some cases, visible veins can be a sign of a condition that may need medical care.
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Health,
19 June 2026
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
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
The genetic blood disease can feel like shards of glass racing through veins, attacking every organ, Ogunsile said.
—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
In 2016, Fitzpatrick had a 15½-hour surgery where doctors reconstructed half her tongue, using veins and arteries from her arm and thighs.
—
John Lippert,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Everything that keeps the testicle alive and functional runs through the spermatic cord — arteries, veins, nerves and lymphatics, bundled together along with the vas deferens.
—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Look for bronze or dark spots on the foliage or prominent purple veins.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
In some cases, visible veins can be a sign of a condition that may need medical care.
—
Health,
19 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veins
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The Colorado attorney general oversees more than 700 attorneys and staff and manages legal manners spanning consumer protection, civil rights, criminal, water, constitutional and environmental law.
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The causes and manners of death for all six victims will not be officially determined until toxicology testing and the investigation are complete, Rabbitt said.
Noun
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Grab this gorgeous burgundy color or opt for five other options, including animal print and neutral tones.
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The accommodations strike a balance between rustic and refined, with neutral tones and natural materials that call back to the estate’s heritage while offering guests an atmosphere of refined comfort.
Noun
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By bringing other modes of indoor precision cooking outdoors.
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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And luckily, Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince, and more stores have inspired styles for as little as $30.
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In a video published on Monday, the New York Times Wirecutter team compared eight famous hot dog styles from around the country.
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“Veins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veins. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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