1
as in protecting
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 concealing
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 filtering
to pass through a filter
you should screen the cooking oil to remove impurities
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Recent Examples of screening
Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Director Rob Taylor and co-writer Nic Costa are expected to be on hand for the screening and a Q&A session, joined by cast members Bryna Smith and Matt Zak.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
No, not the motion picture academy screening populated by Oscar voters with receding hairlines.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Other people at that screening said the film inspired them to learn more about the case.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Director Rob Taylor and co-writer Nic Costa are expected to be on hand for the screening and a Q&A session, joined by cast members Bryna Smith and Matt Zak.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
People known to be at higher risk are supposed to talk with their doctors about whether to start screening even earlier.
—Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
No, not the motion picture academy screening populated by Oscar voters with receding hairlines.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screening
Noun
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The Pixel 10a uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i to protect the screen, which resists breakage when dropped up to 1 meter on asphalt.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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The duo shared the screen on the ensemble show across several seasons, up until Heigl departed midway through season 6.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But as technology evolved and proliferated, privacy laws repeatedly fell short in protecting California’s students — at the same time that the federal government has tried to collect increasing amounts of personal information, Addis said.—
Adam Echelman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The active component in milk thistle seeds, silymarin, has been shown in some studies to increase glutathione levels naturally up to 35-50% by protecting liver cells and supporting their function.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Amid the threat of war, Iran has spent recent months rebuilding missile production facilities while further concealing its nuclear program.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, Ito admitted to concealing financial ties to Epstein and stepped down amid backlash over how donations were handled and characterized.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Phelan describes constant dirt filtering in — weeds, grass and bugs.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Snag a four-person outdoor dining set that looks straight out of Grandma’s backyard, or shop these light-filtering curtains from Kelly Clarkson Home that add antique charm to living spaces.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Economist has been covering markets, finance, and global affairs since 1843, watching rivals come and go from its perch.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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If that federal funding does not materialize, Maryland taxpayers will be left covering the shortfall through the state’s general fund.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Holmes’s chocolate brown pair boasted a low-profile silhouette, dainty tie, and luxe-looking lattice texture.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Similar projects in other parts of the country have steel lattice towers as tall as 130 to 180 feet, or about the height of a 15-story building.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Olympics soon will be without Sweden’s defending champion men’s team, which was officially eliminated from semifinal contention on Tuesday after a sixth loss in seven matches in round-robin play.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Riverside native and Santa Monica High graduate went on to win five consecutive fights defending her title and becoming a global superstar along the way.—
Brian Martin,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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For more wicker patio set deals hiding in plain sight, check out our favorites below from Walmart, West Elm, and beyond—and get ready for many afternoons spent enjoying your new outdoor oasis.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Typically police will train on how to work their way through a building where a shooter could be hiding behind various doors or in rooms or stairways.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Screening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screening. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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