1
as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from
attack helicopters were called in to help screen the troops from further attacks
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2
as in concealing
to keep secret or shut off from view
bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street
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3
as in filtering
to pass through a filter
you should screen the cooking oil to remove impurities
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Recent Examples of screening
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s a spa, a library lounge/screening room, and two dining areas.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Into 2026, Imax sees continuing box office gains from screening The Odyssey, Narnia, Dune Part Three and The Mandalorian and Grogu as major audience draws.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The couple attended several events together last year, including a Met Gala afterparty, a screening of The Phoenician Scheme in New York, and the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2, which starred Hernández in a supporting role.
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Free The 10th anniversary of this event will feature Jewish and Israeli films screening at Movies of Delray.
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Nothing flexes supremacy like a reverse somersault on one foot, landing on a blade as thick as a MacBook Air screen, being just a bonus element of a program.—
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Medved’s offense prides itself on constant cutting, screens and sharing the ball at a high rate.—
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Our students, families, and taxpayers deserve leaders who put the best interests of the community first, not individuals who appear focused on protecting one another instead of protecting the integrity of our school system.—
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But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.—
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Low was fined $106,000 for concealing payments between his tech nonprofit and actor Alec Baldwin.—
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You're required to disclose all assets, income sources and recent financial transactions during the bankruptcy process, and attempting to transfer property to friends or family before filing, concealing income or lying on your bankruptcy petition can have big repercussions.—
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Strategically using dimmers, light-filtering and -blocking window coverings, and temperature-changing light sources also offer sensory support.—
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Winds will remain gusty throughout Saturday, with drier air filtering in behind the front.—
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Emma Burleigh is a reporter at Fortune, covering success, careers, entrepreneurship, and personal finance.—
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Bedford said during the news conference that air traffic controllers continuing to work during the shutdown are covering longer hours and more days.—
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Creating barriers with plants, lattices, and fences can shield your unit from debris without interfering with its operation or putting it at risk of damage.—
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To tackle this problem, the study authors focused on materials with a kagome lattice, a geometric arrangement of atoms resembling a pattern of interlocking triangles.—
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Argentina, the defending champion, has expressed interest in setting up its base camp in Kansas City.—
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Alex Condon added 21 points and former Arkansas Razorback Boogie Fland chipped in 8 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the defending national champion Gators, who beat the Bulldogs for the 13th time in their past 14 meetings.—
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The couple — who are now one of the most watched of the season thanks to their double awards show appearances — were not shy about hiding their romance amidst the stars at the 2026 Golden Globes.—
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Laundry Machines Both your washing machine and dryer can be used to stow laundry, as well as other items that need hiding.—
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“Screening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screening. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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