as in script
the written form of a story prepared for film production
submitted a scenario to the producers
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Recent Examples of scenario
By considering the varied needs of different users, Ausom designs its scooters to adapt to a range of real-world scenarios—whether for daily commuting, longer-distance travel, or occasional recreational use.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The BoE's high-level system-wide explanatory scenario, which is expected to take between nine and 12 months, will engage with a number of private market firms.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Mudslides are all but guaranteed in this scenario.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
My team will continue to monitor the situation closely, and our city remains prepared for any scenario.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The BoE's high-level system-wide explanatory scenario, which is expected to take between nine and 12 months, will engage with a number of private market firms.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Mudslides are all but guaranteed in this scenario.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
My team will continue to monitor the situation closely, and our city remains prepared for any scenario.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenario
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While Wohl’s script is packed to the brim with thoughtful moments of beauty, comedy, and heartbreak, Liberation wouldn’t be nearly as affecting and, sadly, relatable without its stellar cast.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Once written, the script’s fantastic promise distracted its readers from the fatal holes in its plot.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara with a screenplay by Hiroshi Seko, the movie follows Denji as his encounter with café worker Reze leads to a clash between intimate connection and bloody chaos.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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The film’s screenplay has been penned by Cory Todd Hughes and Adrian Speckert (Under Fire).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Scenario.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenario. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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