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
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
That means strong early literacy instruction, high-quality instructional materials, teacher training and coaching, early screening, and timely intervention when students are behind.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Experts note that offering more choices is critical to address gaps in screening for this highly preventable disease, which is most treatable when caught early.
—Dr. Ari Goldstein, ABC News, 27 May 2026
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Noun
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
That means strong early literacy instruction, high-quality instructional materials, teacher training and coaching, early screening, and timely intervention when students are behind.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Verb
The Atlanta airport — a city home to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — has begun screening passengers for Ebola, according to the CDC.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Experts note that offering more choices is critical to address gaps in screening for this highly preventable disease, which is most treatable when caught early.
—Dr. Ari Goldstein, ABC News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screening
Noun
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The screen cut to black before showing how Belle and Cal responded to the surprise attack.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The distributor plans a moderate national expansion to about 375 screens (exact number still TBD) next week to let world of mouth percolate for the popular TIFF-premiering heist thriller by Daniel Roher about a piano tuner (up-and-comer Leo Woodall) who strays into safecracking.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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Here, our experts break down how to correctly use mothballs, the associated risks, and alternative solutions for protecting your fabrics.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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Even so, Republicans representing Alaska on Capitol Hill have advanced a measure nullifying a restrictive 2022 management plan for the reserve that environmentalists had championed as protecting caribou, birds and other wildlife.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Some have turned away from the sky—the internet has popularized a theory that UFOs are hidden in the ocean, concealing their existence by submerging their crafts deep below the water.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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If convicted, Lineberger faces up to 20 years in prison on the falsification charge, up to three years for concealing or removing public records, and up to one year on each theft count.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Modern buyers have become incredibly skilled at filtering out anything that sounds like a sales pitch.—
Jehan Lalkaka,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Luxury rental platform Plum Guide also reported a 17% rise in searches for unplugged, tech-lite properties — a signal that travelers are actively filtering for stays that promise less connectivity, not more.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Robby Snelling made his way into the Miami Marlins’ clubhouse on Sunday morning with a full brace covering his left arm, keeping it locked basically at a 90-degree angle.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2026
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The organization also found that our nation’s capital has 693 parks, covering 21 percent of its land, six percentage points higher than the national median.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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More advanced than gravel, lattice pavers allow for grass to grow.—
Aya Diab,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Selecting a piece with lattice work will help encourage vining plants to grow vertically.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
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Victor Wembanyama is making news these days as a third-year player who has led the San Antonio Spurs to a 2-2 series tie with the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The Western Conference Finals shifted back to Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, with the defending league champions pulling away in the second half for a 127-114 victory in Game 5.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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If that bottle hiding in the back of your bar cart is dusty and doesn't taste the same, buy a fresh one.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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If agreements, planning decisions or delays are hiding behind NDAs, the committee will demand answers.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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“Screening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screening. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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