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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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
The screen installed on the door was not properly constructed to prevent pest entry, as the mesh openings were excessively large.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Magnolia Pictures’ Maddie’s Secret, which will screen at Vidiots’ Eagle Theatre on April 9, stars Early opposite Kate Berlant, Vanessa Bayer and Conner O’Malley.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Milla Jovovich-starring action thriller Protector opened to a weekend cume of $744k on just over 1,000 screens.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
The screen installed on the door was not properly constructed to prevent pest entry, as the mesh openings were excessively large.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Following Glasgow on March 7-8, the film will screen this month at BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival on March 22-23 and Manchester Film Festival on March 23.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
Magnolia Pictures’ Maddie’s Secret, which will screen at Vidiots’ Eagle Theatre on April 9, stars Early opposite Kate Berlant, Vanessa Bayer and Conner O’Malley.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
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Throughout the early 20th century female film directors were few and far between, and could often be counted on one hand — from Alice Guy-Blanché and Lois Weber to Dorothy Arzner.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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This time round, though, an unfortunate silliness sometimes creeps in, where the film risks tipping over Shakespearean-size emotions into embarrassing bathos.—
Miriam Balanescu,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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But those two additions should make the Panthers’ defense significantly better coming off an NFC South-winning campaign.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Cann Turkey's Defense Ministry said Monday that NATO air defenses shot down a ballistic missile fired from Iran.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Designed to protect infrastructure from earthquakes, wind, and industrial vibrations, the invention offers a low-cost, reliable alternative to other damping systems.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Over the past year, assaults against ICE personnel have risen 8,000%, according to the DHS, and federal police have opted to hide their faces and identities while working in public.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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An East Price Hill man is accused of hiding in wait before fatally shooting a woman at an Avondale apartment building, according to Cincinnati police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Once this storm heads east by Thursday afternoon, cooler and drier weather will filter in with temperatures closer to our March normals of 50 degrees and 71 degrees.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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The tour uses Signify Group’s Threat Matrix service, which is designed to help protect players on social media by detecting and filtering out abusive messages through a combination of AI and human analysts.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ashlee covers the world’s most extraordinary destinations, with a particular fascination for high-end hospitality, historic estates, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culturally significant landmarks that captivate the imagination of travelers worldwide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mary Bronstein’s movie defies genres, straddling domestic drama, thriller and comedy.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stallone was a writer on the previous five Rambo movies which have grossed over $819M at the global box office.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 The universe is transforming potential walls into open doors of opportunity!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The restaurant’s walls are jet black and covered in a dorm room-style collage of music posters.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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