SCREENS Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

screens 1 of 2

noun

plural of screen

as in defenses

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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screens

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verb

present tense third-person singular of screen

as in protects

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 hides

to keep secret or shut off from view bushes screened the swimming pool from passersby on the street

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as in filters

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

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as in shields

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

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Recent Examples of screens

Noun

Each hole has flashing barriers down the sides, and it’s all surrounded by glow-in-dark figures and video screens as music blares. —

Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026 While some parents might allow or even encourage screens, games, or books at the table to keep their kiddos quiet and entertained, Lakshmi isn’t down with that. —

Marah Eakin, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026 Audiences today discover culture across feeds, streets, and screens — and the next generation craves in-person experiences that foster genuine connection. —

Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026 Details on programming, entertainment, and viewing screens are still to be announced, so this is one to monitor as the tournament gets closer. —

Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026 This will be a screens-free event that will happen rain or shine and attendees will be provided with headphones. —

Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026 Her work often incorporates mechanical elements, screens, or lights that involve high levels of customization and engineering. —

Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 Before bed, limit exposure to bright screens and establish a calming bedtime routine, which can significantly improve your sleep quality, especially for older adults, Wetter adds. —

Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026 Privacy screens are an underutilized aspect of shrubs. —

Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026

Verb

The Newcomers Competition entry also screens today at the Pavlos Zannas venue. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026 Gkids handles North American distribution for the Studio Ghibli library across all release formats and platforms, and has run the annual Ghibli Fest monthly theatrical program – which screens across more than 1,000 venues nationwide – since 2017. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026 McElhaney often screens Grey Gardens for his students, and notices young women responding more and increasingly well to it as the years pass. —

Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026 With a comfortable neighborhood feel and screens easy to keep in view, the food supports a long watch. —

Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026 The short-term impact was shocking with the loss of foliage but today, about 15 years later, the border looks beautiful and screens the neighbor’s house and yard while providing a reliable habitat for birds. —

Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026 An experimenter screens individuals from a population for a trait of interest, and only those that meet a certain threshold are allowed to reproduce to create the next generation. —

Shraddha Lall, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025 Co-corresponding author Liao Sha, chief technology officer of STOmics, said the team carefully screens samples before use. —

Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025 Fundamentals Morgan Stanley screens attractively versus Capital Markets peers on valuation with comparable or better profitability. —

Tony Zhang, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Heavy explosions shook Dubai early Friday as air defenses intercepted incoming fire over the city, where people were observing Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, and mosques made the day's first call to prayers.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
The current carrier relies on layered defenses, including surface-to-air missiles and close-in weapon systems.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026