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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
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
If a medical implant sets off the metal detector, the person will be subject to a follow-up screening that may include a hand wand or light pat-down search.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
This earlier screening age provides an opportunity for doctors to catch cancer sooner, particularly in high-risk groups.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Jolie, who has declined to dress in full Callas-core during her promotion cycle, wore a white suit with a white square neck top for the screening.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
If a medical implant sets off the metal detector, the person will be subject to a follow-up screening that may include a hand wand or light pat-down search.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
By screening earlier and offering more personalized care based on a woman’s risk factors, the new rules increase the likelihood of catching cancer in its early, more treatable stages.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
This earlier screening age provides an opportunity for doctors to catch cancer sooner, particularly in high-risk groups.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screening
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In video captured by NBC News’ crew on the ground in Gaza, Palestinians could be seen gathered in a makeshift shelter in Khan Younis watching the election results roll in on a television screen.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Photo: Zach Schiffman 9:30 p.m. At Singers in Bed-Stuy, RuPaul is on the screen, then CNN, then CNN with the audio turned off.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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Now the archetype of extractive fast fashion practices, SHEIN failed to incur any points whatsoever for key areas that support nature and biodiversity including soil health, water quality and protecting key species.Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Basically, your deep core’s essential role in exercise is protecting your spine and creating stability in your midsection.Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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Alex Knapp is a senior editor covering healthcare, science, and cutting edge technology who joined Forbes in 2011.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Astronomers now believe that Europa has an ice shell 10 to 15 miles thick, covering a global ocean 40 to 100 miles deep.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The upper half was a delicate lattice mesh sleeve that featured subtle, sparkling detail throughout.Nick Hall, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
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Their copilot model forms career lattices that expand both the professional depth and breadth and get multiple brains on client projects for lower rates.Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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That victory lifted the Falcons into a first-place tie with the Bucs at 3-2 with the NFC South’s New Orleans Saints (2-2) looking to knock off the undefeated defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) on the Week 5 Monday Night Football feature.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Still, there are plenty who are defending the mayor.Aaron Morrison and Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Further evidence is the fact that Amazon is bragging about, not hiding, season 2 viewership.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The footage captured a figure in a ski mask hiding in the shadows as an unsuspecting woman arrives at the bank and goes about withdrawing money from the ATM.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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It’s packed with amenities, including a hot tub, a Sonos sound system, huge TVs in almost every room, Wi-Fi throughout, a gas grill and more.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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Casual fast-food establishments were most popular with 54% of consumers, fast food restaurants with 51% and bars and grills with 25%.Gary Stoller, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Even with James’ flashlight, interiors are consistently dark, obscuring the monstrous threads that loom at every turn.George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lemon Cloud Window Privacy Film $27 at Amazon The frosted glass film is covered in holographic rainbow half-moon shapes, which blurred the view from the inside and outside of my door, without completely obscuring light.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Screening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screening. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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