1
as in protected
to drive danger or attack away from
attack helicopters were called in to help screen the troops from further attacks
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2
as in concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view
bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street
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3
as in filtered
to pass through a filter
you should screen the cooking oil to remove impurities
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Recent Examples of screened
Annika Pham, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
In the United States, blood and organ donors have been screened for Chagas disease since 2006 to prevent transmission through medical procedures.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Last summer, Medford had Noah screened during the city’s Literacy Roundup program.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Pic heralds from György Pálfi, whose film Taxerdermia premiered at Cannes Film Festival in Un Certain Regard in 2006 and Final Cut – Ladies & Gentleman screened in Cannes Classics in 2012.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Artwork is screened to avoid themes that could appeal to children (no cartoonish or toy‑like imagery).
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
When it was screened earlier this year, the majority of audiences were women.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Hill said the tests all came back clear, but that she wasn’t screened for GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) or other drugs that are commonly used as date rape drugs.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
But these participants were carefully screened.
—Dr. Christian S. Monsalve, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The gripping drama, about a group of Swedish soldiers struggling with the complexities of war in the Balkans in the 1990s, screened earlier at Series Mania and Sarajevo Festival’s Avant Premiere Series.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
In the United States, blood and organ donors have been screened for Chagas disease since 2006 to prevent transmission through medical procedures.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Last summer, Medford had Noah screened during the city’s Literacy Roundup program.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Pic heralds from György Pálfi, whose film Taxerdermia premiered at Cannes Film Festival in Un Certain Regard in 2006 and Final Cut – Ladies & Gentleman screened in Cannes Classics in 2012.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Artwork is screened to avoid themes that could appeal to children (no cartoonish or toy‑like imagery).
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
When it was screened earlier this year, the majority of audiences were women.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Hill said the tests all came back clear, but that she wasn’t screened for GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate) or other drugs that are commonly used as date rape drugs.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
But these participants were carefully screened.
—Dr. Christian S. Monsalve, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screened
Verb
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Proponents of the relocation, however, believe it is protected by their First Amendment religious rights.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And the biggest improvement of all — Harrell protected the ball, finishing the game 17 of 29 for 140 yards.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Perlstein and Vergato divided the proceeds and concealed their involvement by using personal email accounts, other corporate entities, and fake identities.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 2025
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The student allegedly admitted to taking the gun on Sunday while his uncle was in the shower and then bringing it onto the bus concealed in his pocket, according to the affidavit.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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As news of these goals filtered through the stands in El Alto, Bolivian fans started to celebrate.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The water was then filtered and analysed using advanced laboratory techniques, with strict controls in place to prevent contamination.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His memorial was covered with flowers and handwritten notes of love and gratitude.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Free cash flow is the money that remains in a company's coffers after operating expenses and capital expenditures are covered.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This leads to a devastated Scorsese, who is fiercely defended by the actual Charlize Theron.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the end, Mizzou defended its home territory and defeated Kansas 42-31.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From New Zealand, up to 73% of the sun will be obscured at sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In those interviews, the faces of victims were obscured to protect their identities.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When paired with comparative outcomes data, such as Lilly’s demonstration of efficacy versus competitors, DTC models can introduce real competition into a sector often shielded from consumer market dynamics.—
Rita Numerof,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Independent agencies such as the FTC, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Federal Communications Commission were designed to be shielded from direct political pressure while enforcing federal regulations.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many key ministers’ homes and government installations were also being guarded by the military on Sunday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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Much of his attention that evening is focused on Alma’s star doctoral student Maggie (Ayo Edebiri), who responds to his playful taunting about why her generation is so guarded by pinpointing it to the moment his generation started making sweeping generalizations about them.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Screened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screened. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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