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
Paul Knoepfler,
STAT,
24 June 2026
Before an infant leaves the hospital, screening will include a crucial pulse oximetry test to look for critical congenital heart disease.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Policy changes, such as Medicaid expansion, have also produced measurable increases in screening uptake among previously uninsured populations, according to the study.
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Dr. Areta Bojko,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Noun
Returning to the present, even just embryo screening as part of the process of having kids is now much more accepted than in the past.
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Paul Knoepfler,
STAT,
24 June 2026
Before an infant leaves the hospital, screening will include a crucial pulse oximetry test to look for critical congenital heart disease.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Verb
Attendees can enjoy lively sets before and after each screening from Cinespia’s signature DJs, along with a free photo booth, a wine bar and concession stands throughout the evening.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Policy changes, such as Medicaid expansion, have also produced measurable increases in screening uptake among previously uninsured populations, according to the study.
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Dr. Areta Bojko,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screening
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Saunders was also a longtime staple on Baltimore TV screens, working for WJZ until 2013.
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As Taylor Swift appeared on the screen at Nissan Stadium during Alan Jackson's farewell concert in Nashville, the singer-songwriter was met with boos and cheers during her special video message.
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The partner of another player, Héctor Bello, died while protecting their toddler, Bello said Saturday on social media.
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Once your car hits 100,000 miles, the manufacturer's warranty is done protecting you.
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An advocacy group trying to investigate DOGE’s influence on the Federal Communications Commission accused the FCC of failing to comply with a public records request and of concealing Chairman Brendan Carr’s use of the Signal messaging service.
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Trees tower over the cemetery, and branches stretch across the fence, concealing the entrance from passersby.
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Like the living room, the bedroom is painted the same flat white but the quality of the eastern light filtering into the bedroom casts a buttery glow.
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The culmination of the event saw people filtering into the shore to create a circle of colorful surfboards dotted with flowers to toss into the ocean to honor ancestors, invoke healing and celebrate the relationship between Black people and the ocean.
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Roadside assistance is included, covering towing, flat-tire service and lockout support.
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Lining and fully covering them is better still.
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The seamless haptic touchpad and flush, edge-to-edge keyboard are out in favor of a more traditional lattice keyboard and a mechanical-click touchpad.
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Or consider a trellis- or lattice-style screen, with or without climbing vines, to give off homey garden vibes.
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The defending Western Conference champs pick up Quaintance, a defensive-minded bruiser with size and athleticism who projects to be a center or power forward on the next level.
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When the odds opened for the upcoming title fight, the defending champ was a -300 favorite over the +250 challenger.
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Police officers responding to Leslie Martin’s call and separate reports of a break-in found Doug Martin hiding in a neighbor’s home.
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The film is a modern take on the creature horror film told from the perspective of a young boy who slowly begins to discover that his beloved parents are hiding a disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature.
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“Screening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screening. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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