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
Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The pavilion’s interior was reminiscent of a military entertainment bar, with a dim red light, two screens placed on opposite walls, and a couple of microphones standing in the middle.
—Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Make sure window and door screens are sealed tightly.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
It’s performed with the screens illuminating the stage in a vibrant shade of orange — until the closing moments, when mind-melting effects worthy of a Nine Inch Nails show blast at the audience rapid-fire while the dancers freestyle.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The windows of both stores feature LED screens that capture the ethereal strands of smoke that are regularly seen at Rick Owens runway shows.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Eliminating screens entirely is not realistic for the average family with working parents and kids who do homework on laptops.
—Jean M. Twenge, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Where YouTube is concerned, though, Goodell sees additional value available to the NFL brand beyond eyes on screens — including the ability to reach a younger audience and the integration of YouTube creators with tens of millions of subscribers into the NFL’s broader marketing efforts.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The movie is releasing in all major offshore markets on a total of 17,000 global screens, with Japan, Korea and Turkey going later.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
The Voice of Hind Rajab, which screens this evening in Venice, tells the story of a young Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza last year along with six of her family members.
—Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 3 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
People can also eliminate standing water around their home and install or repair screens on windows and doors.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The pavilion’s interior was reminiscent of a military entertainment bar, with a dim red light, two screens placed on opposite walls, and a couple of microphones standing in the middle.
—Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Make sure window and door screens are sealed tightly.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
It’s performed with the screens illuminating the stage in a vibrant shade of orange — until the closing moments, when mind-melting effects worthy of a Nine Inch Nails show blast at the audience rapid-fire while the dancers freestyle.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The windows of both stores feature LED screens that capture the ethereal strands of smoke that are regularly seen at Rick Owens runway shows.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Eliminating screens entirely is not realistic for the average family with working parents and kids who do homework on laptops.
—Jean M. Twenge, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Where YouTube is concerned, though, Goodell sees additional value available to the NFL brand beyond eyes on screens — including the ability to reach a younger audience and the integration of YouTube creators with tens of millions of subscribers into the NFL’s broader marketing efforts.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The movie is releasing in all major offshore markets on a total of 17,000 global screens, with Japan, Korea and Turkey going later.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The Voice of Hind Rajab, which screens this evening in Venice, tells the story of a young Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza last year along with six of her family members.
—Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 3 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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Early research suggests its antioxidant defenses may support healthy cholesterol, blood sugar regulation, and gut health, but studies are still limited.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Barkley has faced two of the league’s top run defenses over the past two weeks, so now would be the time to make offers.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Toby, a towering tan tapeworm sculpture, greets employees at the front door to promote Elanco's Credelio Quattro medicine, which protects dogs against fleas, ticks and tapeworms.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The munition can also be diverted mid-flight if battlefield conditions change — a feature that commanders say minimizes collateral damage and protects soldiers.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Target’s sale has discounts on thousands of storage furniture pieces, like this soft and roomy fleece bench with a lift-top and this cabinet that discreetly hides and deodorizes trash cans.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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The haziness of the energy balance hides this brief imbalance, which allows the virtual particles to influence the real world.—
Dipangkar Dutta,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a separate field a country block away from the bioreactor, Rulon and TNC installed a second project that also filters out nutrients but uses a different tactic.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Kül unit filters and removes over 80 contaminants for clean and safe water.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Instead of protecting a brain, the system shields the drone’s electronic components, motor, and propeller.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the pushback from critics highlights that there is still debate about whether these safeguards go far enough.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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While framed as satire, the content references child exploitation, raising questions about the adequacy of Sora 2’s safeguards.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That second tier of the East, the one the Pistons are hoping to join, is ripe for the Magic, a tough-minded, young team that already guards like one of the NBA’s elite.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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This coating guards the grapes against bacteria and fungi.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Especially for a complex negotiation surrounding a shutdown, what’s technically true is often presented in a way that obscures the full picture.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The treacle, in any case, obscures noble intentions.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Screens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screens. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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