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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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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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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
ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
With both Macklin Celebrini and Brent Burns serving penalties, Manson, in a 4-on-4 situation, took a pass from Valeri Nichushkin and blasted a shot past a screened Askarov for his fifth goal of the season.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 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
News Desk, Artforum, 6 Apr. 2026
Women are getting screened for breast cancer, free of charge.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 5 Apr. 2026
About one-third of students screened are unable to read the eye chart, but very few of those kids have adequate glasses.
—Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Because of China’s strict censorship policies, films must be completed and screened by the film bureau before they are considered for distribution.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
His short film, Adam’s Song (2023), screened at a multitude of festivals and won awards at the Nashville Film Festival and the Ouray International Film Festival before being acquired for online distribution by Wong Fu Productions, NextShark, and FilmShortage, and broadcast TV distribution by PBS.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Candidates will be screened by the police department for eligibility.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
If snoring is the trigger, having that partner screened for sleep apnea is a practical first step before anything else.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
That was directed by Kate Beecroft and screened at The State last summer.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
With both Macklin Celebrini and Brent Burns serving penalties, Manson, in a 4-on-4 situation, took a pass from Valeri Nichushkin and blasted a shot past a screened Askarov for his fifth goal of the season.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 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
His films have been screened at MoMA’s New Directors/New Films and the Dubai International Film Festival.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Apr. 2026
Women are getting screened for breast cancer, free of charge.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 5 Apr. 2026
About one-third of students screened are unable to read the eye chart, but very few of those kids have adequate glasses.
—Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Because of China’s strict censorship policies, films must be completed and screened by the film bureau before they are considered for distribution.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
His short film, Adam’s Song (2023), screened at a multitude of festivals and won awards at the Nashville Film Festival and the Ouray International Film Festival before being acquired for online distribution by Wong Fu Productions, NextShark, and FilmShortage, and broadcast TV distribution by PBS.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
Candidates will be screened by the police department for eligibility.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
If snoring is the trigger, having that partner screened for sleep apnea is a practical first step before anything else.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
That was directed by Kate Beecroft and screened at The State last summer.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screened
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After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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With a superior code and decoder in hand, Cain, Xu, and Huang developed ways to pull off the intricate manipulations of the real qubits required to perform calculations, all while keeping them protected.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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Investigators allege Gonzalez wrote checks to herself from HOA accounts over an extended period and concealed the thefts by creating fictitious invoices and false ledger entries.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Symphony Series launched in 2024 with the Cristalino expression, a rare example of how this unofficial category of aged tequila that’s been filtered to remove color can actually succeed.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Denver metro test drive loop My drives with the Prius covered much of the South Denver metro area, including stretches of C-470 and E-470, where steady highway cruising allowed the hybrid system to show off its efficiency.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Education Department has defended the effort, arguing taxpayers deserve transparency on how money is spent at institutions that receive federal funding.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Democrats have questioned whether her transfer was premised upon her willingness to sit for that interview, but Blanche has defended the move.—
Maegan Vazquez The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Conley noted that the car was drifting in its lane and had a license plate obscured.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Stay at least 200 feet behind any working plow to make sure your visibility isn't obscured.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Whether your funds are shielded from a levy depends largely on where the money came from in the first place.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The region should be shielded from the wind somewhat, with gusts from the northwest at 10 to 15 mph.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Moscow might present itself as the home of a great civilization, but its authority has been seized from elsewhere (notably Kyiv) and remains jealously guarded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Miles scored 11 in the first half, including hitting two 3s while being guarded by the All-American defender.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Screened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screened. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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