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as in film
the art or business of making a movie
he was a star of both stage and screen
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as in defense
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 to protect
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 to hide
to keep secret or shut off from view
bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street
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Recent Examples of screen
Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
But new research suggests social media use has a significant effect on interactions with children — even when adults aren’t looking at their screens.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
Its goal: to bring cutting-edge early detection to the millions who never make it to screening in time—not just those with the means to optimize wellness.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Noun
Antonio would yell from the other side of the screen.
—Aurora Sousanis, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
But new research suggests social media use has a significant effect on interactions with children — even when adults aren’t looking at their screens.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
Verb
The Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport coined the name for the area after security checkpoints where people typically stop, collect their belongings, and put on their shoes and other items removed for screening.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
Its goal: to bring cutting-edge early detection to the millions who never make it to screening in time—not just those with the means to optimize wellness.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
Noun
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This film is bound to bring more criticism their way.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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In March, DiCaprio joined YouTube, his first new social media account in years, to debut the film's trailer.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Prior to Monday night’s game, Cora talked about the team’s improved base running and strong defense being keys to their latest success.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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If Green is ready to make an impact as a rookie, the Ravens’ defense will be a handful for opponents.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Verb
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From quick rinses to gentle drying, here's how to protect your swimwear for seasons to come.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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The show, based on a novella by the author Martha Wells, follows a snarky private-security cyborg (played by Alexander Skarsgård) assigned to protect a group of scientists investigating a mostly uncharted planet.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Eight airports in different states appeared to have dropped the requirement, in place since 2006 after a British man in 2001 attempted to destroy an airliner with explosives hidden in a shoe.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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The Transportation Security Administration adopted the no-shoes rule in 2006 after a British man boarded a 2001 American Airlines flight with explosives hidden in a shoe.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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Then, just a few days before the first batch of players were due to report for pre-season training, the first reports started to filter through that something terrible had happened, more than 1,000 miles away, in the middle of the night.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Lessons from the Ukrainian battlefields have even filtered down into their training.—
James Brooks,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Verb
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The 4th District, which covers southwest Michigan, includes all of Allegan and Van Buren counties along with portions of Berrien, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Ottawa counties.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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The organization has 21 clinics across Wisconsin, serving about 50,000 people, roughly 60% of whom are covered by Medicaid, such as BadgerCare Plus.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Podcasting company Kaleidoscope is looking to produce more original shows and turn titles from its audio content library into Hollywood movies and TV series after raising $5 million in a Series A funding round.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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We've also been known to incorporate music and movie themes and snacks and drinks.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Things get really tough on the two upper-level spaces where art on the walls competes with everything from exit signs to bathroom doors.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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Rossano’s new takeout joint, adorned with ocean-blue and yellow-tiled walls, will have an order window and (for now) eight pies fired in Moretti Forni deck ovens.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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