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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as in culled
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Recent Examples of screened
Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 1 Jan. 2025
Against this backdrop, CNBC Pro screened this year’s big winners for stocks that could be due to repeat their meteoric success next year.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
You can still get screened past age 75, and experts advise talking to your healthcare provider about the best recommendation for you.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 30 Dec. 2024
With only two sessions left before the new year kicks off, CNBC Pro — using its stock screener tool — screened for S & P 500 stocks that could see a recovery next year.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Prior to the attack, McDougall had been screened at a security checkpoint without incident, the TSA said.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
The claims that immigrants are threatening America’s safety, and the implication that anyone can just walk in without being screened, is unserious and a distraction from real national security issues.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Orange County Register, 29 Dec. 2024
Prieto even screened his movie for Scorsese during the editing process to get his input.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
For ticket information and the full lineup of movies being screened, check out the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s official website.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The film was also screened locally at the Freep Film Festival in spring 2024, to rave reactions.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 1 Jan. 2025
Against this backdrop, CNBC Pro screened this year’s big winners for stocks that could be due to repeat their meteoric success next year.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
You can still get screened past age 75, and experts advise talking to your healthcare provider about the best recommendation for you.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 30 Dec. 2024
With only two sessions left before the new year kicks off, CNBC Pro — using its stock screener tool — screened for S & P 500 stocks that could see a recovery next year.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
Prior to the attack, McDougall had been screened at a security checkpoint without incident, the TSA said.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 30 Dec. 2024
The claims that immigrants are threatening America’s safety, and the implication that anyone can just walk in without being screened, is unserious and a distraction from real national security issues.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Orange County Register, 29 Dec. 2024
Prieto even screened his movie for Scorsese during the editing process to get his input.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 28 Dec. 2024
For ticket information and the full lineup of movies being screened, check out the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s official website.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screened
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Just as Warner Bros had given Jane’s true creative freedom, from their recording sessions to making their own videos, American facilitated and protected Deconstruction’s art.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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But the ecosystem is far from protected, and there are now more than 750 million devices vulnerable to attack.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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The octopus’ position on the board is concealed, playing cards to bluff about their location, and sneaking around the board trying to grab its food.—
James Palmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Dec. 2024
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This amount covered his mortgage, funded his retirement account, and left enough to invest in his new eco-friendly startup idea.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Audrey Snyder has covered Penn State since 2012 for various outlets, including The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Patriot-News and DKPittsburghSports.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This rivalry continued into Survivor Series 2012, where Punk defended his title in a triple threat match against Ryback and John Cena.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Though Democrats were swept into the minority in the legislative and executive branch, New Democrats defended 85 of 87 seats and brought their membership up to 114.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the crowded parish hall, a sea of limbs and phones and flashes of light obscured the painting.—
James Factora,
Them,
24 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, all these great locations and details are obscured constantly, muddled into blurry backgrounds.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The 23-year-old has guarded big men aplenty all season.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Major League Baseball franchises are guarded in so many ways.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, a decent headline payrolls gain in February of 151,000 masked some underlying trouble spots for the economy.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of masked, armed Hamas fighters lined up near the stage, which was decorated with Palestinian flags and banners of militant factions.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Screened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screened. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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