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as in settings
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 explosions
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 situations
position with regard to conditions and circumstances
one of the leading figures in the current political scene
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as in sceneries
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 scenes
Then came party number two on Sunday, when Arsenal’s players finally got their hands on the trophy and lifted it above their heads in the last game of the league season – cue more scenes of celebration across the English capital and beyond.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Mordecai often goes to scenes where people think immigration enforcement activities are happening in the area with the goal of making sure everyone’s safe and is aware of their constitutional rights.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
In their scenes together, Ahmed plays straight man so Khan can go huge, all breezy confidence and street smarts combined as a defense against the countless stereotypes the bearded, accented, proudly Muslim Zulfi must face every day.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The fight between Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde at Madrid’s training ground this month was the most dramatic flashpoint, but tensions behind the scenes have been a constant theme throughout the season.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Stagg’s wife The play doesn’t include scenes with Stagg’s wife, Elizabeth, but Haig purposefully bookends the film with the couple together.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In the final scenes of the episode, the Silver and Reagan families (including Blue Bloods favorite Joe Hill) rejoice over a meal, while Brian is on the way over.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Anchoring all this is Fiomona’s open-hearted and entertaining performance, deftly moving between emotionally heavy dramatic scenes and others full of gaiety.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 May 2026
Almodóvar tried something similar himself, in the closing scenes of 2015’s Parallel Mothers and his tribute to the missing of the Civil War.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Mordecai often goes to scenes where people think immigration enforcement activities are happening in the area with the goal of making sure everyone’s safe and is aware of their constitutional rights.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
In their scenes together, Ahmed plays straight man so Khan can go huge, all breezy confidence and street smarts combined as a defense against the countless stereotypes the bearded, accented, proudly Muslim Zulfi must face every day.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The fight between Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde at Madrid’s training ground this month was the most dramatic flashpoint, but tensions behind the scenes have been a constant theme throughout the season.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Stagg’s wife The play doesn’t include scenes with Stagg’s wife, Elizabeth, but Haig purposefully bookends the film with the couple together.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In the final scenes of the episode, the Silver and Reagan families (including Blue Bloods favorite Joe Hill) rejoice over a meal, while Brian is on the way over.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Anchoring all this is Fiomona’s open-hearted and entertaining performance, deftly moving between emotionally heavy dramatic scenes and others full of gaiety.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 22 May 2026
Almodóvar tried something similar himself, in the closing scenes of 2015’s Parallel Mothers and his tribute to the missing of the Civil War.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenes
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This device is extremely easy to use; just rotate the dial at the bottom of the mug to adjust the heat settings.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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PAs treat patients under the supervision of a physician in healthcare settings, including hospitals, doctors' offices, and outpatient clinics, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Perhaps alarmingly, the city’s air defenses appeared to be less active during the final wave of Russian strikes on Tuesday morning, with CNN producers hearing ongoing explosions, but not the sound of counter-systems firing.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Some were awakened by explosions; others pulled back their curtains in the early hours to see plumes of black smoke rising above the city.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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That includes his interior pass rush, too, which he was asked to do a few times in third-and-long situations in 2025 when the Panthers employed their speed rush package.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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But just as machine learning models generally struggle with things outside the range of their training data, there may be situations where a model’s predictions will fail.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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Here, the contrast of sea and stone creates some of the most striking coastal sceneries in the Mediterranean.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Tonight, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury will gather low in the western sky after sunset, creating one of June’s most charming sky backdrops.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Paris dazzled audiences in 2024 with iconic backdrops and historic landmarks.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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This would trigger explosive outbursts on the white dwarf, which would be seen across the galaxy as a nova eruption.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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More Than Headlines Beckham’s talent was undeniable, but it was constantly put on the backburner as the constant talk around him was mostly about on-field outbursts and questionable comments.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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On a recent day, a stream of visitors, including school children, walked through the circular room, stopping to sit behind the desk and pose for pictures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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On a recent day, a stream of visitors, including schoolchildren, walked through the circular room, stopping to sit behind the desk and pose for pictures.—
Sophia Tareen,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The soft organic stretchy cotton is pediatrician recommended for sensitive skin, and the thoughtful designs will look great in a variety of nursery decors.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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The pearl color matches most home decors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Scenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenes. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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