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
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Jackson made the screening audience gasp multiple times during the Q&A, with off-color remarks about some of Combs’ accusers.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
ABC News, 4 June 2026
During the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks hosted one at Radio City Music Hall; Elsewhere, the Bushwick nightclub, hosted a Finals watch party with a DJ set; private cinemas like Metro are offering screening events for games.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 4 June 2026
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Noun
The triglyceride-to-HDL cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio is a simple, widely available screening marker that flags people who may have insulin resistance.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Jackson made the screening audience gasp multiple times during the Q&A, with off-color remarks about some of Combs’ accusers.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Verb
The rush for tickets highlights anticipation for Nolan's latest film and the limited number of theaters capable of screening it in IMAX 70mm.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
During the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks hosted one at Radio City Music Hall; Elsewhere, the Bushwick nightclub, hosted a Finals watch party with a DJ set; private cinemas like Metro are offering screening events for games.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screening
Noun
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The worst place at a factory to work for was always the screen-printing department—the hot metal and lacquer thinner produce pungent toxins that workers have no choice but to inhale.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Cage said that the public announcements and screens will have messages in different languages as well.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Stoltzfus and his team are deeply involved in protecting the broader Platte River ecosystem, a vital habitat that supports more than 240 species, including terns and bald eagles, year-round.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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These burn areas create barriers around villages, headwaters and sensitive sites, protecting them from wildfires during peak drought.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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She was acquitted of concealing an individual to prevent arrest, a misdemeanor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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In the roller coaster video, he is seen concealing a box of chicken nuggets before entering the park and later boarding Millennium Force.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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That treatment gap is reviving interest in experimental blood-filtering devices that can physically remove viral particles from the bloodstream.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 June 2026
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Advertisement If something comes back at unacceptable levels, filtering is the next step—and the right filter depends on what's in your water.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Leander Schaerlaeckens is a long-time soccer writer and has worked for ESPN, FOX Sports, and Yahoo Sports, among others, covering the United States men’s national team at three World Cups.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Nico Hoerner was the starting shortstop in Saturday’s lineup, with rookie infielder Pedro Ramírez covering second base, underlining the potential options for a club with several versatile defenders.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The keys are in a traditional lattice layout (rather than a flush edge-to-edge design), and the touchpad is a more basic mechanical touchpad (as opposed to the larger systems’ glass haptic touchpad).—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
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The actress and singer turned to styling duo Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn for her look — a dramatic, strapless gown with a flowing, voluminous skirt and lattice detailing.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The Spurs knocked off the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals en route to their first finals appearance since winning the title in 2014.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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In the first trailer for Adam Wingard’s Onslaught, Adria Arjona plays a young mother and veteran defending her adorable child and trailer park community from an army of what appear to be glowing-eyed super-soldiers built like pro wrestlers.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The woman’s daughter showed investigators video footage showing Robinson rifling through the woman’s drawers, selecting items and hiding them on her body.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2026
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Eggs or young cockroaches may be hiding in them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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“Screening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screening. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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