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adjective

as in culled

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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

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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 covered
to place a protective layer over screened his eyes with his hand to block the sun

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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
These movies are screened at UNIQA Open Air Cinema Stari Grad, and the best film — selected by audiences — will receive the Prix Cineplexx. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Those screens are limited in number because the majority of movies are filmed and screened digitally. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 My first short film screened there in 2009, and many important moments of my career have passed through the festival since then. — Jd Linville, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 In order to expedite the process, TSA suggests—but doesn't require—that the liquids be transported in clear and translucent bottles, so they can be screened by the Bottle Liquid Scanners (those in pouches may not be able to). — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 More than 2,000 compounds have been screened so far, with several promising leads now identified. — Borna Nyaoke-Anoke, STAT, 30 July 2026 Not only did Marshall's journey prompt Newman to get screened and treated, Newman hopes their story will inspire others to take care of themselves too. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 July 2026 As a director, Hanno’s work has screened at leading festivals including Seattle International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, and Newport Beach Film Festival. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 July 2026 The Gracious Visionary also recently screened at the Shanghai Film Festival with Brunello Cucinelli in tow. — Nick Vivarelli For Variety, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screened
  1. protected
  2. concealed
  3. filtered
  4. covered
  5. defended
  6. obscured
  7. shielded
  8. guarded
Verb
  • Mandarin Oriental’s arrival in 2006 protected and restored the interiors, while consulting with Conservation Authority archaeologists to preserve any historic findings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Presidio is protected by a series of berms and levees built in the 1970s and 1980s along the Rio Grande and tributaries to combat flooding.
    — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • Rigney and Gere play this back-and-forth perfectly, the instantly emerging tension between them barely concealed behind tight smiles.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The suit also claims the companies failed to warn the public about the environmental and health risks of those chemicals and in many cases concealed the risks.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of concealed
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  • Maintain clean equipment and use filtered or bottled water; regularly clean the portafilter, steam wand, and machine.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • For starters, neither file is filtered beyond building classification code.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of filtered
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  • This is a large, Art Deco covered market, built in the 1920s for an architectural competition.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Inside the Lasch Football Building, for example, there’s barely a wall not covered in some sort of a mural featuring a uniformed player, Nike swoosh proudly displayed.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of covered
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  • Back inside the ring, Brock Lesnar defended himself with a steel step, bludgeoning Oba Femi three times.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Buttery defended that decision, saying an employee operating a cruiser or unmarked car has no expectation of privacy.
    — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of defended
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  • On summer days, the sun would unexpectedly become obscured by clouds and a pervading darkness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • And amid all the noise, something important will be obscured.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of obscured
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  • The decision, at least for now, shielded Fauci from answering questions that could expose him to accusations of lying under oath.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • Paul said the committee's questions for Fauci were only limited to the period covered by Biden's pardon, which shielded Fauci from prosecution for any potential criminal offense made between 2014 and 2025.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of shielded
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  • In France, firefighters guarded a still-burning scar four times the size of Paris.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Even some ex-Fed officials, who tend to be more guarded in their public comments, voiced concerns.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of guarded

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