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as in film
the art or business of making a movie
he was a star of both stage and screen
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as in defense
means or method of defending
the target will be difficult to reach as it is behind a screen of anti-aircraft batteries
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
attack helicopters were called in to help screen the troops from further attacks
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as in to hide
to keep secret or shut off from view
bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street
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Recent Examples of screen
Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
But new research suggests social media use has a significant effect on interactions with children — even when adults aren’t looking at their screens.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
Its goal: to bring cutting-edge early detection to the millions who never make it to screening in time—not just those with the means to optimize wellness.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Noun
Antonio would yell from the other side of the screen.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
But new research suggests social media use has a significant effect on interactions with children — even when adults aren’t looking at their screens.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Verb
The Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport coined the name for the area after security checkpoints where people typically stop, collect their belongings, and put on their shoes and other items removed for screening.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
Its goal: to bring cutting-edge early detection to the millions who never make it to screening in time—not just those with the means to optimize wellness.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
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Following the film's financial and creative success, Corenswet is expected to reprise his role in a potential sequel, the actor revealed via Vanity Fair in June.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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The couple's former co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt also returned to play the original film's protagonist, Julie James.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Diggs, a former second-round pick out of Alabama, has been a key contributor for the Cowboys' defense for five seasons.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Hedging existing military capabilities with solutions from defense tech vendors not only complements what defense primes can do with large platforms (ships, planes and tanks) but also brings more competition to defense procurement with companies that can ramp manufacturing quickly.—
Michael Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Grijalva is campaigning on protecting Medicaid, promoting affordable housing, and defending southern Arizona’s economy against the Trump administration.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Insurance can help protect you from unexpected legal or financial difficulties.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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But these unremarkable principles hide a dramatic shift in the relationship between science and government.—
David Michaels,
The Atlantic,
20 July 2025
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More than a month after the shooting, police located the vehicle Orona had driven, hidden on a Buckeye property owned by his girlfriend’s family.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
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The light filters the green and brown forest into a Miyazaki film.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Excess protein is filtered out through the kidneys.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
14 July 2025
Verb
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And when the stock goes up, hedge funds have to pay money to cover their shorts or could sell their position.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Add oil and 1/4 cup of the chicken broth; cover and cook over medium for 6 minutes if using chicken breasts, or 8 minutes if using thighs, stirring once halfway through (chicken will not be fully cooked).—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Known for his wit and charisma, The Rock has become the most accomplished actor of all professional wrestlers, starring in movies such as The Scorpion King, Fast Five, and Jumanji.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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One night, the poster and Mark came home from the gym ready to relax and watch a movie, only to find Daisy hosting a group of friends in their living room.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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The ball kicked off the wall near the foul line, allowing Sosa to score from first to bring the Sox within 3-2.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Three union workers from Wisconsin had been staying in Room 349, just across the wall from Greg.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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