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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
Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Its services start with direct-to-garments but encompass so much more, including screen printing, embroidery, custom T-shirts, hats, hoodies, totes, and mugs, among many others, and professional graphic designs.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Bobrovsky again was partly screened on the Mattias Ekholm snap shot that tied it 3-3 third into the third period, McDavid assisting for his first of two points on the night.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty/Canva On average, children aged 8 to 12 spend between four and six hours watching and using screens each day, and teenagers can spend up to nine hours on screens, according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Its services start with direct-to-garments but encompass so much more, including screen printing, embroidery, custom T-shirts, hats, hoodies, totes, and mugs, among many others, and professional graphic designs.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Verb
The film screens a second time on July 22 at 6 p.m. at Landmark’s Piedmont Theater in Oakland, also with the filmmakers in attendance.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Bobrovsky again was partly screened on the Mattias Ekholm snap shot that tied it 3-3 third into the third period, McDavid assisting for his first of two points on the night.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
Noun
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Hoppers Next up, Pixar will release a film called Hoppers in 2026.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 June 2025
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The film produced by Mubox Studio and Solita Films was among five projects developed as part of the prestigious ECAM film school’s La Incubadora program for up-and-coming Spanish writers, directors and producer teams.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025.—
Tom O'Connor
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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For David Gelman, a Philadelphia-area defense attorney and former prosecutor, that moment was when special prosecutor Hank Brennan played police dashcam video of the crime scene, showing Read's frantic reaction to finding her boyfriend unresponsive in the snow.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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The Marines are tasked with protecting federal facilities and personnel, according to a statement from U.S. Northern Command, and will operate under Task Force 51—a contingency unit created to coordinate military support for domestic emergencies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Here’s a thought: Several big-time football schools have abandoned open spring football games, which used to be a sizable event attracting fans and alums to campus, to protect players from being scouted and poached in the transfer portal.—
Russell Dinkins,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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The idea is simple: guests hide small rubber ducks around the ship for others to find.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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You could be owed part of $95 million settlement May 8, 2025 4:54 PM Read Next National Fashion Nova owes customers $2.4 million after hiding negative reviews, feds say January 30, 2025 5:37 PM Read Next National Robitussin sued over non-drowsy claims.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Aged at least four years and non-chill filtered, this Kentucky gem packs a rich caramel sweetness balanced by a spicy rye kick.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The band filtered out of the dressing room; Sly came last, picking up his knees like a drum majorette and grinning a steely grin.—
Timothy Crouse,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Its 138 portfolio companies cover a couple dozen industries, including healthcare/pharmaceuticals, software, consumer services, and business services.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Assigned to cover the Pentagon for the conservative outlet One America News Network, Gabrielle Cuccia didn't pretend to be an unbiased reporter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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While some sleep or watch movies, a small group plays poker.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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The over-all effect is like watching a movie that’s supposed to be set in the nineties and spotting a Tesla in the background.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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The framed covers of nineteenth-century editions of Harper’s Weekly had disappeared from the walls.—
Donovan Hohn
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
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Think disco ball ghosts, skeletons lounging poolside, and heart-eyed skulls that belong on your gallery wall and your feed.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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