1
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
Julia Moore, People.com, 16 May 2025
The amenities include luxury studio suites, exclusive meal options, 27-inch screens and a grab-and-go snack bar.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2025
This selection of films, taking part in the Short Film Competition, are created by local filmmakers and filmed in Arkansas, and will screen together.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Raq closed her eyes and the screen went to black, and the last thing the audience heard before the season concluded was a gunshot.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 16 May 2025
The amenities include luxury studio suites, exclusive meal options, 27-inch screens and a grab-and-go snack bar.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Verb
The film will screen in the ‘HAF Goes to Cannes’ program at Marché du Film.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2025
This selection of films, taking part in the Short Film Competition, are created by local filmmakers and filmed in Arkansas, and will screen together.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
Noun
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The film, which will release in theaters May 23, will feature Tom Cruise behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Stellantis said.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Affleck portrayed the Caped Crusader in multiple films, including 2017's Justice League.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Progress on the bill stalled after ultraconservative members of the House Freedom Caucus demanded further changes, including tax cuts, sweeping changes to Medicaid and food benefits, border security, defense funding and more.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Deuce McBride was shaky against the Detroit Pistons but brought his ball-hawking, harassing defense back against the Celtics.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The emergency fund is meant to protect you against a job loss, health crisis, car breakdown or major household repair.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Yes, it should be protected from reopening as another waste processing plant.—
Sarah McCoy,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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At 19, Johnson married his wife Daphne and initially, was able to hide his drug use from her, the Johnson's clemency petition said.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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This navy/stone style is one person’s solution to hiding their two dogs’ dark-colored fur.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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These elements all contribute to a powerful sense of place, which has literally been filtered through a cinephile’s lens.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Beyond the culinary aspect, our olive grove, garden and apiary provide a rare opportunity for guests to directly reconnect with nature at a time when so many experiences are filtered through a digital screen.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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It would still be covered when prescribed to treat diabetes, according to a Governor’s Office spokesperson.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Sessions will cover safety and situational awareness and include basic self-defense skills.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The team was documented in a must-see sports movie featuring Brad Pitt, derived from a book by Michael Lewis.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The Naked Gun! movies) will teach viewers his 15 rules of writing parody.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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Jewett added that the impact of the academies extends beyond the walls of high school, and includes building relationships between local business, parents and the broader community.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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King’s home is a temple to Black excellence, art-directed like a Pedro Almodóvar movie (its colored walls adorned with paintings and artifacts from Lee’s personal collection), in a way that collapses the distance between the filmmaker and his fictional protagonist.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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