SCREENING Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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as in screen

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verb

present participle of screen

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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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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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

Claude discovered that fictional stories and roleplay exercises could conceal concerning behaviors from training-data screening systems. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026 Yankovic revisits the cult classic with a screening set to a live-soundtrack performance. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

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In my humble opinion, this year’s Docs to Watch selections — all of which have screened or will be screening here at the fest, followed by a Q&A with their director or directors — are collectively as strong as any year’s yet. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2026 His 2022 Project Wolf Hunting made waves on the genre circuit, premiering in the Toronto International Film Festival’s Midnight section before screening at Brussels and Sitges. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for screening

Recent Examples of Synonyms for screening

Noun

The modular laptop display system is not an entirely new idea, and there are some existing products on the market that offer detachable portable screens.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Investor uses a stylus and tablet to analyze stock market and crypto charts on a large screen, highlighting trading, finance insights, and market data in a moody, focused workspace.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of screen

Verb

This combination is designed to help the robot collect larger debris while also filtering smaller particles that can affect pool cleanliness.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
The cardioid mic picks up your voice while filtering out background noise so that your voice sounds clear to your teammates.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of filtering

Verb

For additional protection, consider applying beneficial nematodes to the soil as a biological control and then covering the area with a fresh layer of worm castings.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
If removing the annuals leaves bare soil, Gifford recommends covering it with shredded leaves rather than exposing it to winter weather.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of covering

Noun

This is immediately clear upon crossing the threshold, when the atmosphere takes on a futuristic tone, as a corridor of Ando’s signature industrial concrete and light wood lattices carries visitors deep inside the building.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Researchers successfully produced previously unseen crystal lattices through natural molecular deformation.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of lattice

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Lawmakers and school districts have raised concerns over federal agents' presence outside schools or near school bus stops, with the federal government frequently defending its actions.

— Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
The county paid about $112 million in settlements defending the department in the 2024-25 fiscal year alone.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of defending

Verb

President Barack Obama had gathered his advisors to assess intelligence that indicated Osama Bin Laden was hiding in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

— Keren Yarhi-Milo, Time, 8 Nov. 2026
San Diego professes pride in high graduation rates, but this is a chimera hiding the sad truth of how far our educational leaders will go to look good.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026