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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
Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
The infotainment screen also has a unique user interface designed by the Aston Martin Formula 1 team.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
With Bishop in need of a transplant, on March 27, the foundation posted a call on social media for bone marrow donor screening through the Defense Department’s marrow donor program, Salute to Life.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In 2018, Trump touted a Foxconn plant in Wisconsin that would build flat panel screens and create 13,000 jobs and invest $10 billion.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
The infotainment screen also has a unique user interface designed by the Aston Martin Formula 1 team.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
The manager went on to say employees had screened 500 prospective callers for the task.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
With Bishop in need of a transplant, on March 27, the foundation posted a call on social media for bone marrow donor screening through the Defense Department’s marrow donor program, Salute to Life.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Deadline, however, projects a stronger international take for A Minecraft Movie and is pegging the film to open with $140 million in global ticket sales.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Still, Rubio pushed the administration's message that allies need to increase their defense spending -- calling on all of the alliance's members to commit to putting up to 5% of their annual GDP toward it, a sharp uptick from the previous 2% benchmark.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The sequel is set two years after the events of 2022's instant viral hit, and during that time, a defense contractor stole the core tech that Gemma (Allison Williams) used to create M3GAN.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Historically, child labor laws have been implemented to protect young workers from unsafe conditions and excessive hours, ensuring their education and well-being are not compromised.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Reverso watch was made especially for polo players who could flip the case to protect the dial from the swinging wooden mallets, and fast-flying balls.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Rogers was found hiding under a bridge nearby and was arrested, authorities said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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The couple went viral in 2022 when food blogger Carissa Stanton moved into their former Venice, Calif., home and found old photographs of Dann and Karen hidden in the fireplace.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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By introducing healthy snack options, filtered water and meal plans at work, many employees can eat healthier, getting more nutrients and enjoying better physical and mental health in the process.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Instead, your resume passes through an algorithmic screening that filters candidates based on specific criteria.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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Over the six seasons of the show, the two endured covering up numerous murders and other crimes together, Oliver's HIV-positive diagnosis, planning a wedding (during which yet another murder occurred), and ultimately, Connor's arrest and sentencing to jail.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In March 2023, Alibaba — a sprawling company that does everything from food delivery to cloud computing and movies — decided to split into six separate business groups, each with the ability to raise outside funding and go public.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bills quarterback Josh Allen signed a deal with the company earlier this month, per the Hollywood Reporter. Chiefs fans and others had all kinds of funny jokes about the Bills movie coming out after the Kansas City version.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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Some quirks are here to stay Team clubhouses and batting cages for both teams are beyond the outfield wall.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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As their souls deteriorate so do the walls and floors of the restaurant.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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