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noun

ˈskrēn How to pronounce screen (audio)
Definition of screennext
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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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2
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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screen

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verb

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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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as in to filter
to pass through a filter you should screen the cooking oil to remove impurities

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as in to cover
to place a protective layer over screened his eyes with his hand to block the sun

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How is the word screen distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of screen are bury, conceal, hide, and secrete. While all these words mean "to withhold or withdraw from sight," screen implies an interposing of something that prevents discovery.

a house screened by trees

When would bury be a good substitute for screen?

The synonyms bury and screen are sometimes interchangeable, but bury implies covering up so as to hide completely.

buried the treasure

When might conceal be a better fit than screen?

The words conceal and screen can be used in similar contexts, but conceal usually does imply intent and often specifically implies a refusal to divulge.

concealed the weapon

When could hide be used to replace screen?

The meanings of hide and screen largely overlap; however, hide may or may not suggest intent.

hide in the closet
a house hidden in the woods

Where would secrete be a reasonable alternative to screen?

While in some cases nearly identical to screen, secrete suggests a depositing in a place unknown to others.

secreted the amulet inside his shirt

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Recent Examples of screen
Noun
Moderate/wide: Sony Pictures Classics is out with The Penguin Lessons on 1,017 screens. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025 Williams stays mostly away from that famously morphing portrait, a memorably chilling piece of the 1945 movie, as in all the various other dramatic adaptations over the years for stage and screen. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
The analysis also said lawsuits were filed during the past three years in California and Minnesota involving allegations about health insurers using artificial intelligence to screen claims or deny coverage. — Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025 Our chauffeurs are carefully screened, continuously trained, and committed to providing a seamless, high-quality experience every time. — Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for screen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
  1. film
  2. defense
  3. protect
  4. hide
  5. filter
  6. cover
  7. movie
  8. wall
Noun
  • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.
    — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Deadline, however, projects a stronger international take for A Minecraft Movie and is pegging the film to open with $140 million in global ticket sales.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of film
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  • Still, Rubio pushed the administration's message that allies need to increase their defense spending -- calling on all of the alliance's members to commit to putting up to 5% of their annual GDP toward it, a sharp uptick from the previous 2% benchmark.
    — Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The sequel is set two years after the events of 2022's instant viral hit, and during that time, a defense contractor stole the core tech that Gemma (Allison Williams) used to create M3GAN.
    — Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of defense
Verb
  • Historically, child labor laws have been implemented to protect young workers from unsafe conditions and excessive hours, ensuring their education and well-being are not compromised.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The Reverso watch was made especially for polo players who could flip the case to protect the dial from the swinging wooden mallets, and fast-flying balls.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of protect
Verb
  • Rogers was found hiding under a bridge nearby and was arrested, authorities said.
    — Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The couple went viral in 2022 when food blogger Carissa Stanton moved into their former Venice, Calif., home and found old photographs of Dann and Karen hidden in the fireplace.
    — Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of hide
Verb
  • By introducing healthy snack options, filtered water and meal plans at work, many employees can eat healthier, getting more nutrients and enjoying better physical and mental health in the process.
    — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Instead, your resume passes through an algorithmic screening that filters candidates based on specific criteria.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of filter
Verb
  • Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.
    — Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Over the six seasons of the show, the two endured covering up numerous murders and other crimes together, Oliver's HIV-positive diagnosis, planning a wedding (during which yet another murder occurred), and ultimately, Connor's arrest and sentencing to jail.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of cover
Noun
  • In March 2023, Alibaba — a sprawling company that does everything from food delivery to cloud computing and movies — decided to split into six separate business groups, each with the ability to raise outside funding and go public.
    — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Bills quarterback Josh Allen signed a deal with the company earlier this month, per the Hollywood Reporter. Chiefs fans and others had all kinds of funny jokes about the Bills movie coming out after the Kansas City version.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of movie
Noun
  • Some quirks are here to stay Team clubhouses and batting cages for both teams are beyond the outfield wall.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • As their souls deteriorate so do the walls and floors of the restaurant.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of wall

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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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