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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
Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Gary has grown used to fans sharing opinions and learned that some people can't see past the story that plays out on screen.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 2 May 2025
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Traditionally, individuals were first arrested on local criminal charges and then screened for immigration violations, a long-standing practice.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Mira Pro is a 25.3-inch screen that looks like paper, with a color E Ink Kaleido 3 panel.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Gary has grown used to fans sharing opinions and learned that some people can't see past the story that plays out on screen.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 2 May 2025
Verb
It can be used to screen for prostate cancer or monitor the disease’s progression, but some risks and limitations have been noted.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Traditionally, individuals were first arrested on local criminal charges and then screened for immigration violations, a long-standing practice.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
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In the film, Vince Vaughn takes on the role of the restaurant's owner, Joe, and Manganiello plays his best friend, Bruno.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Austin’s lush mustache and hammy Southern drawl aren’t quite in sync with the tone; Rudd seems stuck in the Ferrell version of the film.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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This comes after the jury pool was narrowed to 45 candidates across three days of intense questioning from the prosecution, defense and Judge Arun Subramanian.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Pino’s defense attorney, Howard Srebnick, said the empty containers stemmed from five boats tied up that day on Elliott Key.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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House of Aama House of Aama, established in 2015, presents fashion as an instrument for storytelling while protecting cultural heritage and preserving memories.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Each level is also absolutely crawling with secret collectibles hidden in various nooks and crannies, which often tease you with a glimpse through a hole in some impassable wall or rock formation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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Their highlight reels hide the daily grind that actually creates results.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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When news about Alhurra filtered out — along with talk that even MBN might shut down — many observers saw it as an own goal, a misguided rollback of U.S. soft power in the Middle East.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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That was before Quinn Hughes’ future, clouded by his status as an extension-eligible player in the summer of 2026, became the lens through which every piece of Canucks news was filtered.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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It would still be covered when prescribed to treat diabetes, according to a Governor’s Office spokesperson.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Grant Lancaster covers crime, policing and breaking news for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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The Naked Gun! movies) will teach viewers his 15 rules of writing parody.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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And Sally Hawkins’ character (Laura!) seems creepy as hell in the horror movie, masterminded by directors Danny and Michael Philippou (Talk to Me), due out May 30.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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The innumerable lives lived within their walls and the storms weathered from without leave lasting marks.—
Tara Anne Dalbow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Wall Sits Here is how to do a wall sit:13 Stand with your back flat against a wall and your feet shoulder-width apart.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 May 2025
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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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