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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
Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 Mar. 2025
His set opened with video screens broadcasting footage from A$AP Rocky’s recent trial (he was found not guilty on two firearm assault charges in February).
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
About half have stopped screening for new cases of tuberculosis.
—John Green, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
It’s been almost six years since Suits fans last saw Harvey Specter on screen, and no, those T-Mobile commercials don’t count.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 Mar. 2025
His set opened with video screens broadcasting footage from A$AP Rocky’s recent trial (he was found not guilty on two firearm assault charges in February).
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
In their recent town halls, whether convened in person or remotely, staffers for Hickenlooper, Pettersen, Crow and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet all screened the questions asked.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
About half have stopped screening for new cases of tuberculosis.
—John Green, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
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The new 20-minute film, From Struggle to Strength: Advancing Literacy in Oakland, follows three children in the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) and their struggles with reading comprehension.—
Malaika Jabali,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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Producers on the film include Pritsker, Workman, Matthew Belen, and Munir Atalla with Benjamin Becker serving as Executive Producer.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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More than 100 Israeli filmmakers, including some prominent names, signed a letter in defense of the film.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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However, Kyiv's European allies, which are not party to the Saudi talks, remain skeptical and have agreed to boost the continent's defenses in face of the security threat Russia poses.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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There’s no amount of wind sprints that can replicate closing out, rotating, contesting, battling for boards, and protecting the rim for long stretches at a time.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Risen delivers a marvellous account of the Hiss case, with its many plot twists, involving accusations about a fake typewriter, microfilm hidden in a pumpkin, and the intricacies of ornithology.—
Beverly Gage,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Of course anyone familiar with Cave, whose directorial debut Fresh established her as a filmmaker to watch, will know that Fred, the town’s ophthalmologist, is certainly hiding a secret.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, a genetically cautious person might be more selective about new experiences, filtering their environment differently.—
Dalton Conley,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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Especially if there is a fire, WebMD suggests using air purifiers or N95 masks or try filtering out the smoke pollutants.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
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Furthermore, not all insurance companies cover the testing.—
Ellen Matloff,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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For a great film, and an even better true story behind it, check out some of the best movies inspired by real people that are streaming on Netflix right now.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Also in the episode, Questlove offers a preview of his next movie, a documentary about the legendary band Earth, Wind and Fire.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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The car then fell over a wall on the highway and was hit by two southbound vehicles.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
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As women age, changes in hormone production can cause the vaginal walls to thin.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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