as in scripts
the written form of a story prepared for film production
submitted a scenario to the producers
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Recent Examples of scenarios
The team will also examine real-world load scenarios, including complex multiaxial stresses.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Here are the sober facts, along with the best alternative scenarios that could avoid this seemingly inevitable fate.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
In direct testing scenarios, individuals typically initiate services online, receive a collection kit, and submit cheek swab samples for laboratory processing.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The pauses and resets also give mission managers a chance to practice different scenarios, such as situations in which issues crop up that need investigation or in which a launch has to be called off due to technical issues or bad weather.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Utilities must ensure there is sufficient storage to meet peak demand and emergency scenarios.
—Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
See what scenarios are in play.
—CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Practicing realistic scenarios beforehand is essential.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Electrolyte supplements are designed for specific scenarios—such as endurance exercise, heavy sweating, or extended heat exposure—not for routine hydration.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Here are the sober facts, along with the best alternative scenarios that could avoid this seemingly inevitable fate.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
In direct testing scenarios, individuals typically initiate services online, receive a collection kit, and submit cheek swab samples for laboratory processing.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The pauses and resets also give mission managers a chance to practice different scenarios, such as situations in which issues crop up that need investigation or in which a launch has to be called off due to technical issues or bad weather.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Utilities must ensure there is sufficient storage to meet peak demand and emergency scenarios.
—Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
See what scenarios are in play.
—CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Practicing realistic scenarios beforehand is essential.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Electrolyte supplements are designed for specific scenarios—such as endurance exercise, heavy sweating, or extended heat exposure—not for routine hydration.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenarios
Noun
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The National Drama Committee, the government body responsible for reviewing scripts, did not respond to questions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Since its launch in 1985, the California Young Playwrights Contest has presented live public performances of more than 200 scripts by students ages 13 to 18 from throughout the state.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Three of the six nominees on the stage on Saturday, February 14, adapted their screenplays.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
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The first step in del Valle’s creative process is writing short essays or stories, sometimes scripted like screenplays.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Scenarios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenarios. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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