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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
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
Its chief operating officer, Tim O’Hern, told the Tribune the screen house has been a success for growing plants for extraction.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Pic heralds from György Pálfi, whose film Taxerdermia premiered at Cannes Film Festival in Un Certain Regard in 2006 and Final Cut – Ladies & Gentleman screened in Cannes Classics in 2012.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The residence is reportedly is reportedly being renovated according to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s specifications, with new shrubs being planted and a metal fence with black mesh privacy screens being placed around the front of the home to ensure privacy for their family.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2025
Its chief operating officer, Tim O’Hern, told the Tribune the screen house has been a success for growing plants for extraction.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Courtesy of Trafalgar Releasing, the movie will be screened in 630 cinemas across 30 countries.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Pic heralds from György Pálfi, whose film Taxerdermia premiered at Cannes Film Festival in Un Certain Regard in 2006 and Final Cut – Ladies & Gentleman screened in Cannes Classics in 2012.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
Noun
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The coverage Jaden Hicks isn’t going to enjoy the film.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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In fact, it could be said that few creative mediums go together quite like fashion and film.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Minnesota Vikings had the fifth-best scoring defense in the NFL last season, and star linebacker Blake Cashman was a big reason why.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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O’Connell and company could have had veteran center Ryan Kelly hold McCarthy’s hand against defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ defense this spring.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sources close to Spence, who asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, described him as an introvert to The Athletic in February.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Phillips died in a police shootout on Monday, after officers were alerted to a possible break-in at a farm goods store in Poipoi in the western Waikato district, near to where he was believed to have been hiding out with his kids, CNN, Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and ABC News Australia reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pep Guardiola is a tactile man who does not hide his expressive nature when speaking to his players.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The water was then filtered and analysed using advanced laboratory techniques, with strict controls in place to prevent contamination.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other samples were frozen, filtered or left as is, depending on the purpose.—
Rodrique Ngowi,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Medicare and Medicaid plans are also required to cover vaccines based on ACIP recommendations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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What To Know In its latest global tropics hazards outlook, covering September 10-16 and September 17-23, the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) indicated at least a 20 percent chance of cyclone formation, at least of tropical depression strength, in the Florida, Gulf, and Caribbean region.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The books-to-movies pipeline is littered with stories of adaptations gone wrong.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Zelensky doesn't want to go through the same movie again.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One camp might have moldy walls and machinery stored inches from a sleeping area.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The occurrences grew more aggressive over time, with the Smurls' 75-pound German shepherd getting slammed into a wall and Jack getting attacked while praying.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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