Everyone's eyes were fixed on the screens.
Source: tatoeba (619786)
Screens
Synonyms for "screens" (22 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: assess, barrier, block, cover, display.
- Sentence evidence is available for screens, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
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 "screens".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "screens"
Keep "screens" 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 "screens" 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 "screens", 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 "screens" 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
13 entriesassessmentbarriercheckingdisplaydividerelectronic devicemesh barrierpanelpartitionpresentationprotectionshieldwindow covering
More specific
19 entriesLCD screenOLED screendisease screeningdocumentary screeningdoor screeneligibility screeningfeature screeningfolding screengenetic screeningglare shieldheat shieldlead screenpilot screeningprivacy screenradiation shieldroom divider
Showing 16 of 19 words.
Collocations
12 entriescomputer screenshigh resolution screenslead screensprivacy screensscreen candidatesscreen datascreen for diseasescreen job applicantsscreen participantsscreen resultsscreen sizestouch screens
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Tom often screens his calls.
Source: tatoeba (2543361)
The movie first reached movie screens in 1999.
Source: tatoeba (2883409)
Tom purchased several yards of screening from the hardware store to replace the old mesh in the window screens, since the mesh had become too frayed and torn to serve its purpose.
Source: tatoeba (3028943)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "screens"?
Closest matches include assess, barrier, block, cover, display.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "screens"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.