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
James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
At night, when the sun goes down, that’s my primary cue to reduce exposure to blue light from artificial sources like screens.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Infantino stood in front of a wall of screens—the world of soccer on Microsoft Teams—and asked for delegates to approve the hosts of the next two World Cups with a round of applause.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Artificial intelligence screens resumes in seconds, applicant tracking systems (ATS) sort candidates automatically, and online applications allow employers to reach talent around the globe.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Participants will bring old or discarded screens, monitors, tablets and smartphones to investigate the intersections of material, design and data.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Sundance Square also confirmed via email that all 104 matches will play on giant screens in the plaza from June 11 through July 19.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Norway also saw the biggest opening for a horror pic with $260K at 140 screens ahead of Scream 7 and above Weapons, M3GAN, The Invisible Man, Get Out and Longlegs.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026
In fact, the film effectively becomes a nostalgic glimpse at a teenage way of life that’s almost disappeared, when kids talked to each other and hung out IRL much more and didn’t spend every waking minute with eyes glued to screens.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The American Cinematheque screens the film at the Aero Theatre on Saturday in a 35mm print to mark its 20 anniversary.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Quickley and Barrett then switch defenders when Goodwin screens for Green.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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
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
Noun
The patterned density of Édouard Vuillard’s interiors turns decorative on a larger scale, becoming mere Nabi ornamentation in his screens and panels.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
At night, when the sun goes down, that’s my primary cue to reduce exposure to blue light from artificial sources like screens.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Infantino stood in front of a wall of screens—the world of soccer on Microsoft Teams—and asked for delegates to approve the hosts of the next two World Cups with a round of applause.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Artificial intelligence screens resumes in seconds, applicant tracking systems (ATS) sort candidates automatically, and online applications allow employers to reach talent around the globe.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Participants will bring old or discarded screens, monitors, tablets and smartphones to investigate the intersections of material, design and data.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Sundance Square also confirmed via email that all 104 matches will play on giant screens in the plaza from June 11 through July 19.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Norway also saw the biggest opening for a horror pic with $260K at 140 screens ahead of Scream 7 and above Weapons, M3GAN, The Invisible Man, Get Out and Longlegs.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026
In fact, the film effectively becomes a nostalgic glimpse at a teenage way of life that’s almost disappeared, when kids talked to each other and hung out IRL much more and didn’t spend every waking minute with eyes glued to screens.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Verb
Other buzzy titles debuting in Cannes include Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, the latest from Jane Schoenbrun, which screens in the UCR competition.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The American Cinematheque screens the film at the Aero Theatre on Saturday in a 35mm print to mark its 20 anniversary.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Quickley and Barrett then switch defenders when Goodwin screens for Green.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screens
Noun
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Perhaps alarmingly, the city’s air defenses appeared to be less active during the final wave of Russian strikes on Tuesday morning, with CNN producers hearing ongoing explosions, but not the sound of counter-systems firing.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Or that Texas Tech, in Lubbock, winds up with one of the best defenses in the country without NIL?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Structure protects relationships by establishing expectations before they are needed.—
Sharon Olson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Reaching out to a reputable debt relief professional while the account is still in collections, rather than in court, gives you more time to find a resolution that protects your income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Gibbard hides from rain, opts for Irish goodbyes, and resorts to giving himself pep talks to drag himself out of bed.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2026
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Even Adam’s irritable female boss, Suzie (Sasheer Zamata), hides under a people-pleasing mask.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The most dangerous risk is the one your optimism filters out.—
Nilton Bernini,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Use air purifiers and change HVAC filters regularly to capture airborne dust.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Verb
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High-shine and hydrating, Supergoop’s Glow Gloss Lip Balm shields the lips under a nonsticky, sheer gloss finish, available in Vanilla Soft Serve, Pink Peppermint, Strawberry Spritz and now Caramel Glaze.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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This movement generates Earth’s magnetic field, which shields our planet from harmful cosmic radiation.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.—
Mark Banchereau,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The federal government plays by different rules than private collectors, though, and certain obligations can reach your benefits regardless of the safeguards that block everyone else.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Of course, that assumes Wembanyama guards Towns.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Fellow Warriors guards De’Anthony Melton (player option) and Seth Curry could also be on the market, as their team faces an uncertain future of building around Seth’s brother.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The narrow prenatal through postpartum window of care approach obscures the broader conditions shaping Black women’s health across their lifespan.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But that average obscures a steady fall from high deficits, as the decade began, to slight surpluses in fiscal years 1998 through 2001.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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“Screens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screens. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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