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
But despite the dream scenario, the Toronto resident didn’t want any more children after having her son, Alex, who is now 4.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
In addition, installing a complex launcher system might make vehicles more expensive without improving safety in most scenarios.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
With that being the likely scenario, Pittsburgh is facing, a new quarterback will be needed next season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The worst-case scenario was to come away with three points and go up by eight.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
In addition, installing a complex launcher system might make vehicles more expensive without improving safety in most scenarios.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
With that being the likely scenario, Pittsburgh is facing, a new quarterback will be needed next season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The worst-case scenario was to come away with three points and go up by eight.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenario
Noun
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And the formula for flipping the script is a familiar one.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Fremantle began toying with the idea of rebooting the series and its iconic red swimsuits as early as 2018, with Fox coming onboard in 2024 with a script plus penalty commitment.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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The film is based on an original screenplay by Frederick Mensch (HBO’s Nightingale), who previously collaborated with Edwards on the 2024 feature drama Wrong Numbers, starring Emily Hall and David Kelsey.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 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,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Scenario.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenario. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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