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
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
For Masters veterans, this is tradition that calls back to earlier days when screens didn’t have a monopoly on our attention.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The sequel played across approximately 2,200 cinemas and 3,000 screens internationally without Gulf territories, where the film remains banned, expanding into non-traditional markets including Finland, Uruguay, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Chile, Mexico and Cyprus.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
The company tried hand gestures, rotating screens, phone cases with secondary screens, and rehashing old hardware with more stylish exteriors—none of it worked.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
The concern raised by this study is not so much about screens themselves, but more about prolonged periods of low-engagement behavior.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
But, a few hours into the dive, screens in the control room suddenly lit up with red, orange, yellow, and purple life forms.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Other screens show muscle and fat broken down by body part in both a chart and a full-body diagram.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Her sister died because Margot failed to respect that social content is still at the mercy of physical consequence, and so Margot has rededicated herself to helping Kino draw a clearer line between real life and what its users see on their phone screens.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 5 Apr. 2026
John La Puma, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Those names go to the city's Address Management Services — also known as 911 addressing — which screens every submission before anything gets approved.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
The Newcomers Competition entry also screens today at the Pavlos Zannas venue.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Gkids handles North American distribution for the Studio Ghibli library across all release formats and platforms, and has run the annual Ghibli Fest monthly theatrical program – which screens across more than 1,000 venues nationwide – since 2017.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
McElhaney often screens Grey Gardens for his students, and notices young women responding more and increasingly well to it as the years pass.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
With a comfortable neighborhood feel and screens easy to keep in view, the food supports a long watch.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
The converted car, filled with seats and fast-moving images LED screens, doesn’t go anywhere but gives you the illusion of traveling through agave fields.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
For Masters veterans, this is tradition that calls back to earlier days when screens didn’t have a monopoly on our attention.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The sequel played across approximately 2,200 cinemas and 3,000 screens internationally without Gulf territories, where the film remains banned, expanding into non-traditional markets including Finland, Uruguay, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Chile, Mexico and Cyprus.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
The company tried hand gestures, rotating screens, phone cases with secondary screens, and rehashing old hardware with more stylish exteriors—none of it worked.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
The concern raised by this study is not so much about screens themselves, but more about prolonged periods of low-engagement behavior.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
But, a few hours into the dive, screens in the control room suddenly lit up with red, orange, yellow, and purple life forms.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Other screens show muscle and fat broken down by body part in both a chart and a full-body diagram.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
Her sister died because Margot failed to respect that social content is still at the mercy of physical consequence, and so Margot has rededicated herself to helping Kino draw a clearer line between real life and what its users see on their phone screens.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
What the screen debate misses is that 40 seconds of looking at green space partially restores directed attention, which screens deplete.
—John La Puma, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Those names go to the city's Address Management Services — also known as 911 addressing — which screens every submission before anything gets approved.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
The Newcomers Competition entry also screens today at the Pavlos Zannas venue.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Gkids handles North American distribution for the Studio Ghibli library across all release formats and platforms, and has run the annual Ghibli Fest monthly theatrical program – which screens across more than 1,000 venues nationwide – since 2017.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
McElhaney often screens Grey Gardens for his students, and notices young women responding more and increasingly well to it as the years pass.
—Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
With a comfortable neighborhood feel and screens easy to keep in view, the food supports a long watch.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screens
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Unfortunately for humans, several of these chemical defenses can cause painful skin reactions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Iran offers a concrete example of how fast the character of a campaign can change once air defenses begin to fail.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The resort also supports the South Caicos Heritage Foundation, which protects surrounding coral reefs and often spearheads community clean-up initiatives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Say goodbye to soggy subs thanks to the Sub Sandwich Container, which protects your sandwich on the go.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Seize Qeshm Island, where Iran hides its anti-ship missiles and mines.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The right edge hides a USB-C charging port behind a thick gasket.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its integrated spotlight and Color Night Vision keep your perimeter secure 24/7, while its smart AI detection filters out false alerts.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Other best practices include regular pet grooming, changing HVAC filters regularly, using doormats, and washing bedding weekly.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Wegovy pill has a special ingredient that shields it from some erosion, but people must still take it on an empty stomach to ensure it’s properly absorbed.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act typically shields them from liability for content posted by users.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Progressive lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently introduced a bill to pause all new data center construction until federal guardrails and safeguards are instituted for workers, communities and the environment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Teamsters also secured additional job protections within the tentative deal including safeguards against AI-powered routing systems and bans on the use of autonomous vehicles.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dilley faces mounting scrutiny from immigration lawyers and advocates, who say children have struggled emotionally and physically in an environment where lights remain on around the clock and guards patrol.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sophomore guards Elmarko Jackson and Jamari McDowell, both sophomores, emerged as reliable college rotation players in 2025-26.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Critics say the practice, which is done by both Democrats and Republicans, makes a mockery of campaign contribution limits and obscures a candidate’s real donors.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Screens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screens. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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