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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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Border Czar Tom Homan told CNN that the agents will provide security so TSA workers can focus on getting passengers screened.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
People had really gone 100 percent into this before it had ever been screened.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Couric's daughters are getting screened in their early 30s, Couric said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
As such, a preview episode screened today (March 19) at the United Nations headquarters in New York to mark World Water Day.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The documentary film The Marbles (2025), widely screened in British theaters, presented diverse views but generally supported the case for the return of the stones.
—James Romm, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Regarding the possibility of the concert being screened for free later at Mexico City’s Zócalo — similar to Juan Gabriel’s concert recorded at the Palacio de Bellas Artes a few months ago — there was no confirmation.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2026
Season 3 will air its eight episodes (all of which were screened for review) as another studio folds, as more jobs are lost, and as the bright lights of show-business dim ever closer to darkness.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 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
Speaking of Brits, Engstrøm noted Louis Theroux, who not only screened The Settlers but took part in two public talks.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Border Czar Tom Homan told CNN that the agents will provide security so TSA workers can focus on getting passengers screened.
—Jenna Deangelis, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
People had really gone 100 percent into this before it had ever been screened.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Couric's daughters are getting screened in their early 30s, Couric said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
As such, a preview episode screened today (March 19) at the United Nations headquarters in New York to mark World Water Day.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
The documentary film The Marbles (2025), widely screened in British theaters, presented diverse views but generally supported the case for the return of the stones.
—James Romm, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Regarding the possibility of the concert being screened for free later at Mexico City’s Zócalo — similar to Juan Gabriel’s concert recorded at the Palacio de Bellas Artes a few months ago — there was no confirmation.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2026
Season 3 will air its eight episodes (all of which were screened for review) as another studio folds, as more jobs are lost, and as the bright lights of show-business dim ever closer to darkness.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screened
Verb
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Plus, you're protected with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection, ensuring that nobody else can gain access but you.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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They are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bonta had earlier questioned whether Bianco had concealed important information from the magistrate judge who approved the warrants.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Holl’s idea was to create a space that remains visually cohesive, with very little concealed.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Mar. 2026
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Call it la dolce vita filtered through an exuberant American lens.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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But there is something so wonderful about being fifty and having your own job and having been through so many disappointments that a situation like this is filtered through different experiences and people—the narrator’s discernment has an incredible clarity.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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These windows will be covered with translucent film of different Idaho mountain ranges, giving those inside privacy while allowing natural light to flow through into the lounge, which can hold up to 500 people.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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Almaraz’s role was never formally defined, but he was believed by top officials to bring good luck, and all of his travel expenses were covered.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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White, the neonatologist who stopped enrolling patients in the study, defended the decision to conduct it.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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George Piedra, the attorney representing the property owner, defended the relocation package.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Across 180 trials, the drone achieved a reported success rate ranging from 72 percent to 100 percent, demonstrating its ability to maneuver through cluttered and visually obscured environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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These were large, monochromatic canvases featuring roses and other motifs obscured by large X’s.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, it must be shielded from scorching sun.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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In other words, while disability income is largely shielded from standard creditor actions, the mechanics of bank levies can still create short-term disruptions, and in some cases, longer ones if exemptions aren't properly claimed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Adebayo found a rhythm in the second half, scoring 15 points in the final two quarters while being guarded by reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Recently, when Gonzalez maimed three fingers in a firework accident and spent weeks in the hospital, his neighbors house-sat and guarded his belongings.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Screened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screened. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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