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
Teams that may have some postseason games to play are certainly showing themselves as playoff scenarios take shape in KC-area and regional college football.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Until the Massachusetts court issues its next order or the Rhode Island appeal is resolved, state agencies are continuing to prepare both partial and full payment scenarios, seeking clarity on who bears the risk if the numbers go wrong.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Nonetheless, Wilson suggested that in some scenarios, the shortages in CAP water may be too large to comfortably address with backup supplies alone.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
These are the types of scenarios that most owners don’t plan for—but transport professionals do.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Emergency doctors at UofL periodically conduct trainings on mass casualty scenarios.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Keep in mind, these scenarios assume no additional contributions beyond the starting principle.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Studies show that even under optimistic scenarios, returning metals to Earth would remain uneconomic without major advances in throughput, spacecraft reuse, and automation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Lewis added that there are many scenarios where missile defense would likely fail.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Until the Massachusetts court issues its next order or the Rhode Island appeal is resolved, state agencies are continuing to prepare both partial and full payment scenarios, seeking clarity on who bears the risk if the numbers go wrong.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Nonetheless, Wilson suggested that in some scenarios, the shortages in CAP water may be too large to comfortably address with backup supplies alone.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
These are the types of scenarios that most owners don’t plan for—but transport professionals do.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Emergency doctors at UofL periodically conduct trainings on mass casualty scenarios.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Keep in mind, these scenarios assume no additional contributions beyond the starting principle.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Studies show that even under optimistic scenarios, returning metals to Earth would remain uneconomic without major advances in throughput, spacecraft reuse, and automation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
Lewis added that there are many scenarios where missile defense would likely fail.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenarios
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Running for almost 20 years, the Brit List seeks to platform the buzziest unproduced UK film and TV scripts from top up-and-coming talent by showcasing those with the most recommendations.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The producers are currently fine-tuning scripts and closing financing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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This wasn’t about developing screenplays, shooting scenes, or seeking financing.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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Actually, there are screenplays that the same writer wrote — James Fogle.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Scenarios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenarios. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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