as in defenses
means or method of defending
the target will be difficult to reach as it is behind a screen of anti-aircraft batteries
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as in protects
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 hides
to keep secret or shut off from view
bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street
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as in filters
to pass through a filter
you should screen the cooking oil to remove impurities
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Recent Examples of screens
Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Diving for loose balls, setting screens and hitting the boards, Riep was a valuable commodity on a team with plenty of scoring options.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
With walls full of wooden toys and tables overflowing with crafts, from making Greek theatre dioramas to dream catchers, little hands are kept well away from screens here.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
With a ton of fantastic shows due to hit our screens this year, 2026 is going to be an exciting year for sci-fi fans.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by car or public transport, and spending leisure time in front of screens also diminishes opportunities for the legs to be challenged.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of the most attention-grabbing technologies weren’t built for screens or productivity dashboards.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
The president and his cabinet have been advocating across airwaves and screens for the viability and necessity of their tariff scheme as the date of the hearing approaches.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Cineverse is also planning to release the movie in premium wide-format screens.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
An experimenter screens individuals from a population for a trait of interest, and only those that meet a certain threshold are allowed to reproduce to create the next generation.
—Shraddha Lall, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Hersh’s unparalleled career is explored in the documentary Cover-Up, directed by Oscar winner Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, which screens tonight at the New York Film Festival.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Co-corresponding author Liao Sha, chief technology officer of STOmics, said the team carefully screens samples before use.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Fundamentals Morgan Stanley screens attractively versus Capital Markets peers on valuation with comparable or better profitability.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Is there a chance Carrie Bradshaw could grace our screens again at some stage in the future?
—Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Diving for loose balls, setting screens and hitting the boards, Riep was a valuable commodity on a team with plenty of scoring options.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
With walls full of wooden toys and tables overflowing with crafts, from making Greek theatre dioramas to dream catchers, little hands are kept well away from screens here.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
With a ton of fantastic shows due to hit our screens this year, 2026 is going to be an exciting year for sci-fi fans.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
But those long hours sitting at a desk, commuting by car or public transport, and spending leisure time in front of screens also diminishes opportunities for the legs to be challenged.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of the most attention-grabbing technologies weren’t built for screens or productivity dashboards.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
The president and his cabinet have been advocating across airwaves and screens for the viability and necessity of their tariff scheme as the date of the hearing approaches.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Cineverse is also planning to release the movie in premium wide-format screens.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
The short-term impact was shocking with the loss of foliage but today, about 15 years later, the border looks beautiful and screens the neighbor’s house and yard while providing a reliable habitat for birds.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
An experimenter screens individuals from a population for a trait of interest, and only those that meet a certain threshold are allowed to reproduce to create the next generation.
—Shraddha Lall, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Hersh’s unparalleled career is explored in the documentary Cover-Up, directed by Oscar winner Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, which screens tonight at the New York Film Festival.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Co-corresponding author Liao Sha, chief technology officer of STOmics, said the team carefully screens samples before use.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Fundamentals Morgan Stanley screens attractively versus Capital Markets peers on valuation with comparable or better profitability.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screens
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McDonald was a game-wrecker for one of the most dominant defenses in the country, earning consensus All-American honors.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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The 49ers use their heavy personnel to create mismatches in the passing game when defenses try to stop their running game with base.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined in a federal whistleblower investigation that Balkan Express LLC violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, which protects commercial motor vehicle safety complaints, according to the release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Regular sweeping protects floors by removing gritty debris that can scratch and damage finishes.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In fact, Ross typically hides from no one, usually strolling through the locker room to make his exit.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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In season 5, episode 2, Karen hides in the tub with her daughter, Holly, while holding her breath to hide from a demogorgon—this scene truly depicts a mother’s unconditional love.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
8 Jan. 2026
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Change filters regularly to keep the air clean and to prevent the HVAC system from having to work overtime to force air through a clogged filter.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Now, Scieszka’s debut filters Tuck Everlasting-esque immortality through the social media age—examining how someone hides their eternal lifespan from facial recognition technology and venture capitalists looking to capitalize upon family property and the ultimate anti-aging secrets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The administration made noises last year about firing Powell despite federal law that shields the chair from serving strictly at the president’s pleasure.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Both are interwoven with conductive materials such as stainless steel threads, which form a Faraday cage that shields the wearer against the lines’ electric fields.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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O’Hare said a thorough review of the institution will occur to ensure safeguards are in place to protect those in Tarrant County custody, especially juveniles.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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In response to a user prompt, Grok acknowledged lapses in its digital safeguards.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Forward Condron and guards Ma, Smith, Maxie and Rose are on the court an average of at least 29 minutes a game this season.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bechard also guards the opposing team’s top scorer, regardless of that player’s physical makeup.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In this way, Berlin and New York were linked as though through an imaginary tunnel that gave passage to the hidden or half-glimpsed sexualities that heteropatriarchy silences and obscures.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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This deliberately obscures the possibility that some victims were lactating female bears — and for every dead mother, there was probably at least one cub in danger of dying from starvation.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2026
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