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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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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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That’s because the First Amendment plays a unique role when the government is the employer, Collis explains — and the Supreme Court has ruled that if an employee is acting in a private capacity but speaking on a matter of public concern, they’re protected.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 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
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The organization has defended its dynamic pricing strategy, part of a plan to generate $3 billion in ticket sales next year, arguing that the money funds the sport around the world.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Over his career, Inoue won and defended the WBO junior bantamweight title seven times before moving to bantamweight for nine bouts.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Justin shares Jack with wife Hailey Baldwin Bieber, and while the couple often shares photos of their son, his face is often obscured.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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And while the game gives some basic tutorials for new abilities, a few mechanics seem intentionally obscured.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 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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Greens are guarded with some diabolical sand traps, and the usually whipping wind forces you to plot every shot.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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This conversation should always be open, hones, and not guarded or ashamed.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Screened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screened. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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