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Definition of screeningnext
as in screen

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verb

present participle of screen
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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4
as in covering
to place a protective layer over screened his eyes with his hand to block the sun

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Recent Examples of screening
Noun
The evening will also include a double-feature screening of the new 50th anniversary deluxe edition of Carrie and Travolta’s new film, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, while Shepard Fairey will spin a guest DJ set. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 July 2026 In a recent interview on PEOPLE in 10, Chloe opened up about supporting Halle at a screening for her You, Me & Tuscany rom-com in April. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Verb
Stockard Channing stops for a pic at a Lorraine TV show screening in London on June 30. — Brendan Le Updated, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 In this context, when screening healthy asymptomatic people who aren’t at high risk, the chance at an ideal screening result of identifying abnormal tissue that can be eliminated is very low. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for screening
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screening
  1. screen
  2. protecting
  3. concealing
  4. filtering
  5. covering
  6. lattice
  7. defending
  8. hiding
Noun
  • Mexican authorities announced no more than 25,000 will be allowed to gather near the statue, with overflow crowds directed to 49 other locations along Paseo de la Reforma and throughout the city featuring screens showing the game.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • With last month’s news that Samsung Display had received Apple's approval to produce screens for the iPhone Fold with an initial order of 3 million units, the consensus was that Apple was being cautious.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of screen
Verb
  • Its nutrient-rich formula features a mix of Brazilian oils and is designed to make the hair healthier and more manageable by fighting frizz, adding shine and protecting it against damage from heat.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • In general, upper-class families were seen as responsible for protecting their servants from both physical illness and moral corruption.
    — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026
Definition of protecting
Verb
  • According to police, Black entered the store wearing a ski mask and concealing a short barrel AR-style rifle under his clothing, then accused Johnson of stepping on his shoe.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • She was found not guilty of concealing an individual to prevent arrest, a misdemeanor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of concealing
Verb
  • But Thorpe’s prose ushers us through the eponymous hero’s crises with humor and panache, filtering the bright but naive protagonist-Margo’s evolution through the voice of a narrator-Margo who has developed some perspective.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
  • Anthropic, citing both legal obligation and the technical impossibility of filtering users by nationality in real time, shut both models down globally despite their value.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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  • Weedy vines are the scourge of many shrub plantings, covering them with unwanted foliage that causes their decline.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • In our newsroom this summer, 14 are engaged in a professional educational Sacbee course in journalism, working alongside our staff covering local news politics and sports; capturing visuals; and learning the ropes of audience engagement.
    — Scott Lebar, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of covering
Noun
  • Alternating magnetic polarities ensure reliable alignment into square lattice formations.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Some folks might not like the flat-lattice keyboard, which feels a little bit shallow, but the power-efficient mini-LED backlighting is a nice touch.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of lattice
Verb
  • While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • After the Times story was published, some Platner supporters pointed to Fifield’s political history when defending him against her claims.
    — Jake Tapper, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of defending
Verb
  • Juro is collecting worthy Jedi to help repopulate the Jedi Order, but evil Sith mercenaries are hiding within his candidates’ ranks.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 July 2026
  • Most schemes involved hiding behind computer screens, renting nonexistent apartments or exploiting a grandparent’s love by asking for a grandchild’s fake bail.
    — Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
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