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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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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
CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
Grace Hase, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Instead of costly real estate leases, IMAX makes deals with cinema chains to install its equipment into their auditoriums and then takes a share of the box office receipts for films screened in those theaters.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The film — which was directed, shot and edited by Aljafari in collaboration with Hasan Elboubou — subsequently screened widely on the festival circuit, including at the 2025 Toronto and New York film festivals.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Firefighters in New Castle have many duties, and on Thursday, getting screened for esophageal cancer became one of them.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Since then, the film has won awards at multiple festivals across the country, and screened in cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
In 2019, a 4K restoration screened at the 69th Berlin Film Festival, with Tarr’s approval.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2019, a 4K restoration screened at the 69th Berlin Film Festival, with Tarr's approval.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
The film, which debuted at the Beverly Hills Film Festival, has been screened more than 40 times since, mostly in Chicago area theaters.
—Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Our Pediatric Health Lifestyle Center, which is an incredibly successful program that operates on our pediatric outpatient clinics, is a lifestyle modification program for kids that are screened at risk for diabetes and obesity and includes consultation with nutritionists.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Instead of costly real estate leases, IMAX makes deals with cinema chains to install its equipment into their auditoriums and then takes a share of the box office receipts for films screened in those theaters.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The film — which was directed, shot and edited by Aljafari in collaboration with Hasan Elboubou — subsequently screened widely on the festival circuit, including at the 2025 Toronto and New York film festivals.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Firefighters in New Castle have many duties, and on Thursday, getting screened for esophageal cancer became one of them.
—Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Since then, the film has won awards at multiple festivals across the country, and screened in cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
In 2019, a 4K restoration screened at the 69th Berlin Film Festival, with Tarr’s approval.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2019, a 4K restoration screened at the 69th Berlin Film Festival, with Tarr's approval.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
The film, which debuted at the Beverly Hills Film Festival, has been screened more than 40 times since, mostly in Chicago area theaters.
—Jeff Banowetz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screened
Verb
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Trim the dead parts, shake the soil off, and store them in a cool, dark location where they are protected from the cold.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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So she’s introduced a new contract to make sure she’s protected from fluctuating prices.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There's no way this can be concealed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Surveillance camera footage from a nearby residence showed Erik Campbell pleading with Thomas to show him what’s in his pocket; Thomas Campbell’s right hand was concealed inside a hoodie pocket.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Yellow-filtered to the max, the film looks veritably marinated in Hawaiian Tropic.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Jan. 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,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Later that day, the parents of other dancers and talent-show participants complained that my afro had covered up their kids on-screen.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The designer, known for his sustainable approach to fashion, made the Mudac’s modernist building pop with a selection of his exuberant beaded creations, and covered an entire room in recycled colored plastic balls in a preview of his upcoming venture into interior design.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Just over a minute later, Kuzma tried to toss Antetokounmpo another alley-oop, but the Bulls defended it well and took away the rim.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Quagliano has repeatedly denied that and defended the bank’s aircraft business as profitable.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Compare that with bigger names like Rolex or Patek Philippe, where the payoff for spending more is deliberately obscured.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shiri’s face was obscured by an image originally created by Vancouver street artist iHeart.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Its distance from the mainland has shielded Socotra from the worst of Yemen’s long-running conflict.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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The military remained loyal, Cuba’s intelligence apparatus shielded Maduro, and Russia, Iran and China provided financial and diplomatic backing.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The account was not guarded by an extra layer of security known as multi-factor authentication.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The names of the betrayersare a secret carefully guarded by Cacique and the group called Caribe, a loose grouping of about 3,000 Venezuelan military personnel who have deserted the regime’s ranks and from abroad are trying to coordinate to overthrow Maduro.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Screened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screened. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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