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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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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
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
Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
With Swiss Films as a new partner this year, Switzerland will be represented by the project Flying Mountain, written and directed by Nicolas Steiner, whose previous films, such as Above and Below, screened at Berlin, Rotterdam and KVIFF.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
On Tuesday, Untitled (Izanami) screened at Unlimited as part of an installation featuring one of the sets from the film.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Distributed by Nexon and screened exclusively at Lotte Cinema venues, the 32-minute animation is based on the online multiplayer game MapleStory.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
From there, the material is crushed, screened, and stripped of impurities.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Their films have screened at festivals such as the New York Film Festival, Fantasia Film Festival, and Ann Arbor Film Festival.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 June 2026
After the cuts, from July through September, fewer than 87,000 kids were screened.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
Everybody must be screened before entering.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 13 June 2026
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
In 2018, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist famous for wearing a beaded mask to hide his identity, exposed just how deep Ghana’s football problems ran by releasing a documentary that was screened at cinemas and theatres across the country.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
With Swiss Films as a new partner this year, Switzerland will be represented by the project Flying Mountain, written and directed by Nicolas Steiner, whose previous films, such as Above and Below, screened at Berlin, Rotterdam and KVIFF.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
On Tuesday, Untitled (Izanami) screened at Unlimited as part of an installation featuring one of the sets from the film.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026
Distributed by Nexon and screened exclusively at Lotte Cinema venues, the 32-minute animation is based on the online multiplayer game MapleStory.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
From there, the material is crushed, screened, and stripped of impurities.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Their films have screened at festivals such as the New York Film Festival, Fantasia Film Festival, and Ann Arbor Film Festival.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 June 2026
After the cuts, from July through September, fewer than 87,000 kids were screened.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
Everybody must be screened before entering.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screened
Verb
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However, in June 2025, a federal judge dismissed Baldoni's countersuit, ruling that many of the statements at issue were legally protected and that the claims did not meet the legal standards required to proceed.—
Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Peak whale watching season is between July and October—but resident pods of dolphins and sea turtles live in the warm, protected waters year-round.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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There has been upheaval all around us for more than twenty years, most of it concealed in the name of protecting the laughter.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The deck itself is designed to remain uncluttered, with mooring equipment concealed to preserve a clean and open environment.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The Iran war’s disruption to energy flows pushed up commodity costs, helping ease deflationary pressures that have plagued China for years — but the gains barely filtered through to consumer prices amid weak demand.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The staff memo said water would be reclaimed, filtered and reused.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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They’re crafted from water-resistant material that’s perfect for heading straight from the airport to the beach, thanks to an airy design that keeps feet covered and cool even on hot days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Environmental activist group Save RGV (for Rio Grande Valley) contends the company's rocket launches have left nearby homes covered in debris, disrupted native wildlife and harmed air quality.—
Maya Blackstone,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In an interview with WFAA following the verdict, Roach defended his decision to bar cameras and livestreaming from the courtroom.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Mullin defended the agency's broader mission, noting that ICE also investigates serious criminal activity.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Wilson was most often seen behind his fence (with his face mostly obscured), offering moral guidance and wisdom to Tim and the rest of the Taylor family.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated its executions of dissidents and activists, with the true number of victims likely obscured by the regime’s internet censorship and blackout.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Since a nucleus is far better shielded from environmental disturbances than the electrons used in atomic clocks, nuclear clocks could eventually become the most precise timekeepers ever built.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Certain prepaid cards, digital wallets or fintech accounts may operate under different structures, but that doesn't mean they are automatically shielded from lawful collection efforts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The gate was guarded by two Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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For much of the night, McBride also guarded Paige Bueckers, the former Hopkins High School standout, who led Dallas (7-4) with 23 points but had just two assists.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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“Screened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screened. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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