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  • present participle of screen.
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screening

[skree-ning] / ˈskri nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hiding
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
in plain view obvious




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The lower level contains an incredibly versatile room that’s currently used as a gym, but could also be well-suited to serve as a screening room, game room, or even an additional bedroom.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Despite the promising results, the researchers caution that blood tests are not currently recommended for routine Alzheimer's risk screening in people without symptoms.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

Uganda has also "intensified traveller screening at Entebbe International Airport and all land border crossings, supported by screening at designated road checkpoints", it added.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

To McDonagh’s relief, the little cancer monologue got laughs at a test screening at a mall in Paramus, New Jersey, landing as he’d hoped with the rest of Wild Horse Nine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Another couple came up to the window, and judging by the baffling all-white face makeup one of them was wearing, they were probably there for the Spirited Away screening.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Nigerian authorities have announced enhanced screenings for international airport arrivals.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

Like the nuns in Sister Agnes’ convent, the once-sheltered public responded with animalistic haste, selling out screenings nationwide.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

The study noted that Iowa’s broader coverage and access to screenings could be contributing to its rising cancer rates by increasing detection of slow-growing tumors at earlier stages, some of which may not be lethal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Assessing 50 male competitive cyclists, Keay found in her initial screenings that nearly half had poor bone health and 25% were suffering from REDs.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

By the time Joey graduates, Gertie Hornsbostel has already passed her screenings and moved with her husband to New York.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly


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