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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
Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2025
Amid belt-tightening at public and private broadcasters, corporate retrenchment at major streaming platforms and shifting audience habits, documentary filmmakers must walk a tightrope to bring that content to the screen.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
He’s had several films screened at Cinequest over the years.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In truth, tri-fold is a misnomer since there are only two folds, but the three screens form a clever design that unfurls to a full 10.2 inches.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2025
Amid belt-tightening at public and private broadcasters, corporate retrenchment at major streaming platforms and shifting audience habits, documentary filmmakers must walk a tightrope to bring that content to the screen.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
Season 2 of the iconic drama was screened in its entirety at the first-ever Series Mania in 2010 and Matthew Weiner delivered a Masterclass on the show in 2015.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
He’s had several films screened at Cinequest over the years.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screen
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The film is produced by Fernando Bovaira at Mod Producciones, Himenóptero and Misent Producciones in co-production with Propaganda Italia, with the participation of Netflix, RTVE and RAI Cinema, and the support of ICAA, Generalitat Valenciana and Eurimages.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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After reported tension with its longtime producers, which media company now has creative control over the James Bond film franchise?—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Junior forward Ali Thomas and Batavia’s team defense, meanwhile, also stepped up.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Today's top stories House Republicans overcame internal divides yesterday to pass a framework for a multitrillion-dollar plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy in a push to advance President Trump's domestic policy agenda.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Iran’s nuclear facilities are now exposed to attack, after Israel destroyed almost all of the air defenses protecting them in October.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Sen both understood Oberon’s desire to hide a secret and recognized a trace of her South Asian accent.—
Carolyn Kellogg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Imani Randolph, a model and creator, recalls her mom’s upbringing in the Bronx where effort wasn’t hidden, it was celebrated.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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That hike will start filtering through to New England's pumps soon, and could add 20 to 40 cents a gallon, retail fuel experts said.—
Nicole Jao,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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While most protesters had filtered out by early evening, a small group remained with their signs still in tow.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Bailey Berg 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,
4 Mar. 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3619 Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Nina Dobrev and Teresa Palmer also star in the ensemble movie which is filming in Australia.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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The color-grading choice was particularly popular in movies at the turn of the millennium, a sickly tint that conveyed metropolitan gothic sensibilities and disaffection while amping up the physical sallowness of already-pallid leads.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Once the lemon water has warmed, allow the mug to stand in the microwave for a few more minutes while the inside walls collect steam.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Four blasts opened it, but the attempt generated so much heat that the coins melted and fused to the safe walls.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screen. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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