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
The International Energy Agency predicts that by 2040, demand for these minerals from clean energy technologies will at least double under one scenario.
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Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2025
In both scenarios, doors will open at 14:00 (and not at 12:00).
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 July 2025
Other videos share similar scenarios in which a customer asks a question with an obvious answer, leaving the Gen Z employee frustrated.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 17 July 2025
Now, imagine a different scenario: every door in your office, from the main entrance to the broom closet, requires authentication.
—Dror Liwer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2025
In both scenarios, doors will open at 14:00 (and not at 12:00).
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 July 2025
Other videos share similar scenarios in which a customer asks a question with an obvious answer, leaving the Gen Z employee frustrated.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 17 July 2025
Now, imagine a different scenario: every door in your office, from the main entrance to the broom closet, requires authentication.
—Dror Liwer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scenario
Noun
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Unlike simple chatbots that follow predetermined scripts, these agents can adapt to new situations, access multiple systems, and resolve issues that previously required human intervention.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The indictment against Bolsonaro, as florid as a telenovela script, included disturbing allegations, such as a plot to poison Lula and kill Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.—
Shannon Sims,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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Victor Miller, who penned the screenplay for the first film and various sequels, remains on board as executive producer, joined by fellow EPs Marc Toberoff and Rob Barsamian.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 July 2025
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Another went to Tom Mankiewicz, a relative of Herman J. Mankiewicz, who co-wrote Citizen Kane’s screenplay with Welles.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 July 2025
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“Scenario.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scenario. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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