vein

noun

ˈvān How to pronounce vein (audio)
Definition of veinnext
as in manner
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 vein 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 Both deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are forms of venous thromboembolism, commonly known as blood clots in the veins, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — David K. Li, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vein
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vein
  1. manner
  2. tone
  3. mode
  4. style
Noun
  • Containerized units support flexible replacement The batteries’ containerized format allows them to be handled and stowed in the same manner as standard cargo containers.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Jeon is marvelous in the role, allowing flashes of envy, resentment, and longing to surface beneath Mi-ok’s cheerful, accommodating manner without diminishing her warmth or loyalty.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of manner
Noun
  • The calming, tone-on-tone abstract paintings upstairs and downstairs are by the British painter Susan Gunn.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The complex also contains a blend of antioxidants, flax seed extract, and acetyl tetrapeptide-2, which work together to improve skin elasticity, maximize hydration, and even out the skin tone across the neck and décolleté.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • With the Los Angeles Rams approaching panic mode, the NFC East in complete disarray and the Kansas City Chiefs preparing for their biggest test yet, there’s no shortage of drama heading into Week 7.
    — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Tesla driver, a 26-year-old man from San Francisco, told authorities the vehicle had been operating in full self-driving autonomous mode at the time of the crash, CHP said.
    — Breaking News, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of mode
Noun
  • Here’s a prime example of a more cryptic style of clue that sometimes pops up in late-week puzzles.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The menu changes daily and features wide-ranging Italian and Tyrolean dishes such as quail risotto, Speckknöddelsuppe (bacon dumpling soup), pasta and veal ragout, Viennese-style schnitzel, spinach dumplings, and apple strudel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of style

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