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

2 of 2

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

More screens competing for your content is not a threat to creators. — Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 But two weeks later, with the team back in Seattle, the screens were set up on the same hill. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Gunky lint screens, slimy dryer drums, stains inside your machine, and clogged vents are just a few of the ways that too much detergent can ruin not just your washer, but your dryer, too. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 Willis said that in a generation growing up surrounded by screens and algorithms, there's still value in picking up a physical can of paint. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 30 June 2026 The film screens on Saturday in the Crystal Globe Competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. — Carole Horst, Variety, 4 July 2026 Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Mexican authorities announced no more than 25,000 will be allowed to gather near the statue, with overflow crowds directed to 49 other locations along Paseo de la Reforma and throughout the city featuring screens showing the game. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 The next day in Budapest’s Kossuth Square, opposite the Parliament building, tens of thousands of Hungarians, young and old, stared in jubilation and disbelief at the giant screens streaming the inaugural ceremonies taking place inside. — Gordon F. Sander, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Verb

Wikipedia partners with brands, streetwear labels, outdoor companies, tech platforms, but screens each one against a single test. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Quickley and Barrett then switch defenders when Goodwin screens for Green. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 Now, she's partnered with Guardant Health, advocating for their Shield™ blood test, which screens for colorectal cancer with just a blood draw. — Shay Martin, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 What the screen debate misses is that 40 seconds of looking at green space partially restores directed attention, which screens deplete. — John La Puma, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026 The toxicology screens for some of the deceased revealed both kratom and 7-OH, leading to a countywide crackdown of products with either compound because they’re unregulated. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 The film, which screens at the Shanghai Film Festival, centers on a desperate mother struggling with her teenage son’s mental disorder, a subject rarely discussed in the Arab world but also one that was unexpected in Western countries. — Ed Meza, Variety, 19 June 2026 The pub screens European competitions, including the English Premier League and Champions League, and opens early for weekend matches, meaning there’s always a crowd to share the joy of victory or the agony of defeat. — Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 9 June 2026 Other buzzy titles debuting in Cannes include Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, the latest from Jane Schoenbrun, which screens in the UCR competition. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 May 2026

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Noun

Fast, generalized defenses reduce exposure early, while slower, specialized mechanisms deliver precision when the threat is novel, persistent or evasive.

— Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The incursions showed drone defenses in Europe need to rapidly be improved, the IISS said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

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Verb

The roof’s steep metal surface not only protects the home from cold winds, but creates enough height for an additional sleeping loft.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Colorado currently protects the right of transgender student-athletes to compete on school and collegiate sports teams that align with their gender identity.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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Below the dash, the center console is simplified with a small panel of control buttons, a wireless phone charge pad, cup holders and an arm rest that hides a bit of storage space.

— Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Other supplements come in gelatin capsules, made from collagen derived from cow and pig bones and hides, or mixed with dairy binders such as lactose and sodium caseinate.

— Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of hides

Verb

The ruling retained the Fed’s special status in the government that shields it from interference by the White House—now or in the future.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 June 2026
That case concerns a longstanding Supreme Court precedent that broadly shields members of such boards from being fired at will, in order to protect them from partisan interference.

— Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of shields

Noun

Leaders should be careful about sharing sensitive company information, employee details, legal matters or confidential strategy without the right safeguards.

— Rawad Baroud, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
And strong support policies, such as an extended return window and money-back guarantees, now act as safeguards that can help customers feel more confident about their purchase.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of safeguards

Verb

The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
The Wolverines signed two other top-50 prospects in forwards Quinn Costello and Lincoln Cosby, plus guards Joseph Hartman and Malachi Brown and center Marcus Moller, a 7-foot-3 prospect from Denmark.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 23 June 2026

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