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as in setting
the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
the first scene was the kitchen of a fancy restaurant during dinner
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as in explosion
an outburst or display of excited anger
please don't make a scene while we're at the restaurant
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as in scenery
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
helped build and paint scenes for the school play
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Recent Examples of scene
Dateline reached out to the Iowa Department of Public Safety for comment on the case and received a report filed on June 18, 1965, that contained a synopsis of the scene and initial findings.
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Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 10 May 2026
In a city as famous for its culinary scene as Charleston, a hotel without a full-service restaurant might sound like a gamble.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
The Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) also reported to the scene.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
If this entire tour was about reconnecting the USWNT with the public, then Gotham’s 1-1 clash against Legacy in front of an 11,300-strong crowd, fueled by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s $5 ticket initiative, felt like the perfect final scene before Hayes headed back to London.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 10 May 2026
In a city as famous for its culinary scene as Charleston, a hotel without a full-service restaurant might sound like a gamble.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
The Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) also reported to the scene.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
If this entire tour was about reconnecting the USWNT with the public, then Gotham’s 1-1 clash against Legacy in front of an 11,300-strong crowd, fueled by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s $5 ticket initiative, felt like the perfect final scene before Hayes headed back to London.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
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The benefits of pursuing advanced nursing education among male applicants is evident by the growing number of men in leadership positions across health systems and academic settings.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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The Louvre has given Serre carte blanche over the display window of its bookshop, positioning the capsule within the museum’s retail environment rather than a traditional fashion setting.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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In 1985, an explosion in the basement of a Ross department store—caused by an unventilated buildup of methane gas underneath the store—razed several city blocks and injured twenty-three people.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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In 1992, a buildup of methane gas and coal dust triggered a massive explosion in the Westray Mine in Nova Scotia, Canada, killing 26 coal miners.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Cleveland still has a lot of pressure to win Game 4 at home, and Detroit is still the clear favorite to advance, but facing a close finish in a must-win situation, Harden delivered.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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At the same time, Walmsley went on, situations like the one in Arcadia are forcing an industry-wide reckoning.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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While the vibe and scenery at Soneva Jani and Soneva Fushi are quite different, there are also many constants the Soneva team has carefully kept in place, including the philosophy of barefoot luxury, impeccable service, and first-class cuisine.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Amangiri, set in the dramatic red-rock scenery of southern Utah, offers a bespoke itinerary of immersive wellness and cultural activities, plus access to nearby national parks.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Both pages have a background of the American flag.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The law also expands background checks for adults living with guardians and would create an independent advocate position in the Attorney General's Office to handle complaints and review child welfare practices.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Galvin later confronted the man who had messaged Kianna, who told her several different stories, according to Childs’ report.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education, and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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But where the décor favors restraint, the food chooses extravagance.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Dollar Tree is one of the best places to shop, not only for affordable cleaning supplies, home decor, and crafting essentials, but also for tasty treats.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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