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scenario

[si-nair-ee-oh, -nahr-] / sɪˈnɛər iˌoʊ, -ˈnɑr- /
NOUN
master plan; sequence of events
Synonyms
STRONGEST
plot scheme
STRONG
book outline pages rundown sides sketch summary synopsis
WEAK
résumé storyline

Example Sentences

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Scarpetta said energy prices have yet to reach the levels seen in that downside scenario.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They are the only Treasury asset designed for this scenario.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Investors appeared to be focused on the tentative good-news scenario on Wednesday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

There is a scenario too in which the team finishing seventh in the Premier League qualifies for the Champions League.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“However, I didn’t exactly have this scenario in mind. I thought you two would come to my house again. I was prepared for that. I have dogs now.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros