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verb

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as in to filter
to pass through a filter you should screen the cooking oil to remove impurities

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as in to cover
to place a protective layer over screened his eyes with his hand to block the sun

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Synonym Chooser

How is the word screen distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of screen are bury, conceal, hide, and secrete. While all these words mean "to withhold or withdraw from sight," screen implies an interposing of something that prevents discovery.

a house screened by trees

When would bury be a good substitute for screen?

The synonyms bury and screen are sometimes interchangeable, but bury implies covering up so as to hide completely.

buried the treasure

When might conceal be a better fit than screen?

The words conceal and screen can be used in similar contexts, but conceal usually does imply intent and often specifically implies a refusal to divulge.

concealed the weapon

When could hide be used to replace screen?

The meanings of hide and screen largely overlap; however, hide may or may not suggest intent.

hide in the closet
a house hidden in the woods

Where would secrete be a reasonable alternative to screen?

While in some cases nearly identical to screen, secrete suggests a depositing in a place unknown to others.

secreted the amulet inside his shirt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of screen
Noun
Before the player can figure out how to even select their attacks, the opponent has removed a chunk of their HP through a move that could burst flames, water or psychic energy across the screen. Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025 Its members represent more than 67,000 screens across the United States and world. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Customers, workers, and visitors are all thoroughly screened, and Chinese nationals are not permitted to work at the data centers. Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025 The bar will also be screening vampire movies and shows throughout the event. Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for screen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
Noun
  • This film asserts an alternative to war and that another path is possible for humanity.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Garrett Warren, a veteran stunt coordinator who has worked with Cameron on two Avatar movies plus such films as Logan and last year’s Road House reboot, is making his feature directorial debut with the project.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Williams’ first-quarter sack was the first of his career but the only one for the 49ers’ defense.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Dowdle tore through the Cowboys defense throughout the day in the run and receiving games, finishing with 183 rushing yards and 56 receiving yards.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Frank wanted to sign another senior centre-back in the summer to protect Van de Ven and Romero, who both missed large chunks of last season with muscle issues.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Money that could strengthen communities or fund innovation instead sits idle, protected by leverage and loopholes.
    Scott Ellis, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There’s no attempt to hide the staging, although the accompanying musicians are mostly unseen.
    Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
  • In December 1978, Gacy confessed to kidnapping, raping and murdering dozens of boys and men, some as young as 14 years old, and hiding many of their bodies in a crawl space under the house.
    Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This is luxury filtered through skate sensibility, where imperfection becomes intentional and wear tells a story.
    Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
  • On the closing title track, light begins to filter in even as Diaz keeps her emotions close.
    Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With over a decade-long career in journalism, Neetika Walter has worked with The Economic Times, ANI, and Hindustan Times, covering politics, business, technology, and the clean energy sector.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Haley Willis is a Times reporter with the Visual Investigations team, covering conflict, corruption and human rights.
    Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Such breezy asides suggest a movie that’s a little too eager to be liked.
    Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The film, which is a sequel to the classic 1990 Christmas movie, follows the young and spirited Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), who mistakenly gets on a plane headed for New York City while the rest of the family flies to Florida.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Treatments for Potentially Resectable Stomach Cancer People with potentially resectable stomach cancer have a cancerous tumor that has grown into more layers of the stomach lining or wall.
    Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The home features practical touches like waterproof materials, an insulated roof, and flame-retardant walls.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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