Synonyms of screened

screened 1 of 2

adjective

as in culled

Related Words

• culled
• picked over
• winnowed (out)
• selected
• weeded (out)
• exclusive
• chosen
• preferred
• picked
• handpicked
• elect
• select
• favored
• fashionable
• first-line
• favorite
• cherry-picked
• choice

Dissimilar Words

• average
• common
• ordinary
• commonplace
• run-of-the-mill

screened

2 of 2

verb

past tense of screen

1

as in protected

to drive danger or attack away from

attack helicopters were called in to help screen the troops from further attacks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protected
• defended
• shielded
• guarded
• safeguarded
• secured
• fenced
• kept
• fended
• warded
• covered
• forfended
• prevented
• stood up for
• saved
• bulwarked
• preserved
• opposed
• averted
• resisted
• withstood
• conserved
• contended
• fought
• picketed
• buffered
• walled
• warred
• battled
• palisaded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacked
• assailed
• assaulted
• bombarded
• submitted
• stormed
• besieged
• beset
• yielded
• overran
• caved
• capitulated

2

as in concealed

to keep secret or shut off from view

bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concealed
• obscured
• hid
• covered
• suppressed
• masked
• disguised
• curtained
• veiled
• cloaked
• blanketed
• blocked
• blotted out
• shrouded
• enshrouded
• buried
• overshadowed
• belied
• occulted
• camouflaged
• papered over
• covered (up)
• shaded
• smothered
• whitewashed
• varnished
• darkened
• obstructed
• eclipsed
• occluded
• gilded
• glossed (over)
• clouded
• overcast
• beclouded
• bedimmed
• befogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposed
• displayed
• revealed
• presented
• showed
• disclosed
• uncovered
• unveiled
• divulged
• bared
• brought out
• unmasked
• published
• clarified
• illuminated
• uncloaked
• advertised
• aired
• proclaimed
• publicized
• broadcast
• spread
• got out

3

as in filtered

to pass through a filter

you should screen the cooking oil to remove impurities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• filtered
• strained
• leached
• percolated

4

as in covered

to place a protective layer over

screened his eyes with his hand to block the sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• covered
• shielded
• clothed
• masked
• draped
• veiled
• cloaked
• capped
• crowned
• disguised
• obscured
• canopied
• palled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposed
• uncovered
• bared

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of screened

Adjective

Pavel Mintyukov then sent the puck to Mikael Granlund, who backhanded a pass to Carlson for a one-timer that got past a screened Askarov for a 2-0 Ducks lead. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026

After establishing position at the net front, Guentzel tipped a shot from the top of the zone by Charle-Edouard D’Astous over the glove of the screened Lankinen. — ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026

The Red Wings tied it with 59 seconds left in the period on Seider's shot from near the blue line that eluded a screened Hildeby. — CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025

Verb

Early awards buzz is already building around several of the titles, which has screened for festival programmers. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 July 2026

Kansas is one of 21 states that rely on governors selecting appointees from a pre-approved list of candidates screened by nominating commissions, a Star analysis found. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Kagan briefly addressed the proposal, saying the justices were concerned about visitors entering the building before they had been screened. — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 14 July 2026

At their first court appearance, prostitution arrestees were screened by a nonprofit organization and offered help including drug treatment, housing assistance, job training and medical care. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

After appearing in several New Zealand projects in the early 70s, Neill starred in Roger Donaldson’s Sleeping Dogs (1977), one of the first New Zealand films to be widely screened internationally. — Joyce Eng, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026

People who are predisposed to certain risk factors can also get screened and meet regularly with an aortic specialist. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Cavalli’s debut Amanda (2022), screened in the Venice’s Orizzonti Extra section, as well as in Toronto. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

His new movie, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, will be screened as well. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026