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as in film
the art or business of making a movie
he was a star of both stage and screen
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as in defense
means or method of defending
the target will be difficult to reach as it is behind a screen of anti-aircraft batteries
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as in to protect
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 to hide
to keep secret or shut off from view
bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street
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Recent Examples of screen
Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
But new research suggests social media use has a significant effect on interactions with children — even when adults aren’t looking at their screens.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 July 2025
Any studio looking to screen a movie requires putting fans/press on a bus to a multiplex that’s anywhere from 5 to 8 miles away.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Antonio would yell from the other side of the screen.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
But new research suggests social media use has a significant effect on interactions with children — even when adults aren’t looking at their screens.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Verb
While the writers, directors, and guest performers have already been nominated for specific episodes, the lead and supporting performers in Drama and Comedy submit specific episodes to be screened by Emmy voters after nominations are announced.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 July 2025
Any studio looking to screen a movie requires putting fans/press on a bus to a multiplex that’s anywhere from 5 to 8 miles away.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
Noun
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Michael Jai White has been in a lot of film and TV projects over the last 35 years or so.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Still, Douglas doesn’t treat film as a documentary but as a document about storytelling and about how film can be used to elicit historical bigness.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Emily Andrews, a defense attorney for Thompson, said that the verdict was surprising.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Prosecutors and defense attorneys will always disagree on individual cases, that’s the nature of our legal system.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The other eight units protected by the reserve are: How did the museum designers choose Mill Bluff?—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Experts recommend proactive zoning regulations to manage data center growth and protect communities from potential negative impacts. Data centers, the physical hubs helping power the modern digital world, appear headed for Kentucky.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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More recently, Geran variants painted black with special material to hide from radar fly higher and with tortuous routes to evade Ukrainian defense teams.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Old tires and tarps give all sorts of pests a place to hide.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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Light Blue reminds us of the way morning light gently filters through the kitchen windows, while Pale Powder carries the ease of a Sunday afternoon—a whisper of color that doesn’t demand attention, but always leaves a lasting impression.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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Apple is upping its game filtering texts into Spam and Unknown categories, silencing notifications and preventing any interaction with texts — such as links or replies.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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And when the stock goes up, hedge funds have to pay money to cover their shorts or could sell their position.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Add oil and 1/4 cup of the chicken broth; cover and cook over medium for 6 minutes if using chicken breasts, or 8 minutes if using thighs, stirring once halfway through (chicken will not be fully cooked).—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Known for his wit and charisma, The Rock has become the most accomplished actor of all professional wrestlers, starring in movies such as The Scorpion King, Fast Five, and Jumanji.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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One night, the poster and Mark came home from the gym ready to relax and watch a movie, only to find Daisy hosting a group of friends in their living room.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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American Jack Alexy, who set a national record in the semifinals, charged to the wall to take silver in 46.92, just 0.11 off his Wednesday performance.—
Zack Pierce,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The unique lamp, fixated to the wall, was a gift from Kylie.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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