1
as in protecting
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 concealing
to keep secret or shut off from view
bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street
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as in filtering
to pass through a filter
you should screen the cooking oil to remove impurities
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Recent Examples of screening
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
Word of the advance ticket sales were also leaked when certain theater chains jumped the gun and posted notices that tickets would go on sale for the select 70mm screenings July 17.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Five-part docu-series, screening episodes one and two.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Its services include routine check-ups and wellness exams, chronic disease management, preventative screenings, acute illness treatment, women’s health services (excluding obstetrics), on-site labs, senior care, minor injury treatment and physical and occupational therapy.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
Word of the advance ticket sales were also leaked when certain theater chains jumped the gun and posted notices that tickets would go on sale for the select 70mm screenings July 17.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
Noun
The state requires screening cannabis products for 66 chemicals, a list that hasn’t changed since the guidelines were created in 2017.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Five-part docu-series, screening episodes one and two.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screening
Verb
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This process must ensure that risk management is aligned with current regulations, established company policies and industry best practices, thereby protecting security, privacy and corporate integrity.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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But the brains of the hybrid mice developed fewer of these tangles and plaques, as if the sleep mutations were protecting the animals.—
Marla Broadfoot,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Chad Graff is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the New England Patriots since 2022 after five years on the Minnesota Vikings beat.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Simon Johnson has spent the majority of his career as a sports reporter since 2000 covering Chelsea, firstly for Hayters and then the London Evening Standard.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The player bet $250, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.—
Helena Wegner
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Even something as basic as adding more RAM can involve specialized tools or a trip to a repair shop, if the option is even available at all. Repairs for these types of computers can be costly When something goes wrong — like the screen failing — your entire computer is down until it’s fixed.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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The Yankees signed the 38-year-old to a minor league free agent contract in February, but after a series of injuries left the defending American League champs with three holes in their five-man rotation, Carrasco pitched his way into filling one with an impressive spring training.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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With his second goal of the night, the Broncos, in their inaugural appearance in the Frozen Four, defeated the defending national champions from Denver, with their record nine national titles, 3-2 in the second double-overtime game between the teams in a month.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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My safety came down to something as simple as hiding my name.—
Ismat Ara,
TIME,
15 Mar. 2025
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With their teeth bared in a frozen rictus grin, this couple appears to be hiding a darkness which we are left only to guess at.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Swathed in green and white lattice print wallpaper—for sale!—you’ll find a range of fabrics and cushions (stripes, plaids, florals), table lamps, faux florals, and more that capture the signature look of the hotel.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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Some vertical turbines will use simple, highly durable lattice towers, especially in hurricane-prone areas.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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That said, the prevailing view of agents remains overly indexed on low-level implementation details, obscuring broader gaps that must be addressed for widespread adoption.—
Egor Pushkin,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Millions of Americans may have the chance to witness a partial solar eclipse on March 29, when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, temporarily obscuring part of the solar disk.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Haynes also gets creative by lightly charring cucumbers on the grill, then tossing them in lime vinaigrette with fresh herbs.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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Store pet food, secure compost and gardens, and clean grills to discourage animals from lingering.—
Tina Chen,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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“Screening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screening. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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