Sperm banks perform screenings on the donors to reduce the chance of their passing on genetic and infectious diseases.
Source: tatoeba (1425814)
Screenings
Synonyms for "screenings" (13 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: background checks, disease tests, dockage, film showings, health checks.
- Sentence evidence is available for screenings, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "screenings".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "screenings"
Keep "screenings" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "screenings" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "screenings", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "screenings" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
15 entriesairport screeningborder screeningbreast cancer screeningcoarse fractioncolorectal cancer screeningdocument screeningfestival screeningfinesmammography screeningoversize fractionpremiere screeningpress screeningpublic screeningundersize fractionvision screening
Collocations
6 entriescancer screeningsfilm screeningsmass screeningspre-employment screeningsscreening processscreenings program
Derivations
4 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Insurers are now required to cover a number of recommended preventive services, such as cancer, diabetes and blood pressure screenings, without additional cost sharing such as copays or deductibles.
Source: tatoeba (3651301)
Medical groups currently offer differing advice on mammograms. The American Cancer Society recommends women get annual mammograms from age 45 to 54 followed by screenings every other year after that, while the American College of Radiology recommends annual mammograms beginning at age 40.
Source: tatoeba (12226323)
Trans women over 50 who have been on hormone therapy for at least 5-10 years need regular breast cancer screenings, typically with a gynecologist.
Source: tatoeba (13024496)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "screenings"?
Closest matches include background checks, disease tests, dockage, film showings, health checks.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "screenings"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.