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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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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
Kohl said major events increasingly rely on advanced identity-verification systems, behavioral screening and other security technologies to validate guest lists. — Bryan West, USA Today, 1 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
Recent amendments to be considered include assessing a kindergartner’s math knowledge rather than screening for math deficiencies, something that would help identify students who need additional support. — Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 The initiative provides training and support for educators, requires screening for dyslexia and other learning disabilities and mandates kindergarten attendance. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 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
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Verb
  • On Wednesday, Mayor Mary Sheffield issued an executive order directing all departments and city employees to focus on protecting the public.
    — Julia Avant, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Horror Remains a Safe Haven for Marginalized Storytellers For all the industry’s talk of protecting marginalized voices, two of the year’s most distinctive horror movies arrived with remarkably little fanfare.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of protecting
Verb
  • The government views concealing information about a student’s gender identity, even to parents who may not be accepting of that information, as an interference with their rights as parents.
    — Sofi Zeman July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • The proud mom shared pictures of her and Green, 29, cuddling their little one in the hospital room, concealing the newborn's face in the snaps.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 1 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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Verb
  • Robbie Ray threw six efficient innings after regrouping from a fall while covering first base, Willy Adames hit a two-run double as part of a four-run opening frame and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Saturday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of covering
Noun
  • 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
  • This lattice pair feels especially elevated and comes in a bunch of great colors.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 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
  • Failing to disclose or intentionally hiding assets can make a prenup more vulnerable to being challenged in court.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • The find suggests one of NASA’s most successful planet hunters may still have plenty of surprises hiding in its archives.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
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“Screening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screening. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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