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as in setting
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 explosion
an outburst or display of excited anger
please don't make a scene while we're at the restaurant
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Recent Examples of scene
More frustrating is that the actual racing sequences are less expressive than the dialogue scenes.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
The first officers on scene found 24-year-old Nicholas Collelo of Plainfield unconscious in the road, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
The world’s largest aerospace industry gathering is usually the scene of hot competition between planemakers, especially Boeing and Airbus, but the 787 crash outside Ahmedabad, which killed at least 270 people, has overshadowed the US giant’s contribution.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
On Monday, June 16, the singer, 32, shared an Instagram reel of herself and Jutes recreating an iconic scene from Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 17 June 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 June 2025
The first officers on scene found 24-year-old Nicholas Collelo of Plainfield unconscious in the road, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
The world’s largest aerospace industry gathering is usually the scene of hot competition between planemakers, especially Boeing and Airbus, but the 787 crash outside Ahmedabad, which killed at least 270 people, has overshadowed the US giant’s contribution.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
On Monday, June 16, the singer, 32, shared an Instagram reel of herself and Jutes recreating an iconic scene from Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
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By 1913 Henry Ford’s moving-belt assembly line cut build time to 93 minutes, and cheap Texas oil kept the tank full, turning personal mobility from luxury to the default setting.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
22 June 2025
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The evidence for how to have safe and effective abortions outside the clinical setting was waiting for them.—
Liana Simstrom,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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Photo taken after an explosion in downtown Tehran amid Israel's two-day campaign of strikes against Iran on June 15.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The explosion of betting options signals the next stage of growth for U.S. sports betting, shifting from wagers placed before a game to betting during a game.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2025
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The footage reveals production members scrambling to evacuate and control the flooding situation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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Heat’s Udonis Haslem says amid Kevin Durant speculation: ‘The situation in Miami will work’ ASK IRA: Is a Heat waiting game with Herro, Jovic extensions the prudent approach?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Here, guests can relish the lush scenery and surrounding vineyards while horseback riding across the resort grounds and trails.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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But Bowden thinks that a change of scenery to sunny San Diego could be exactly what Robert needs.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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All the more so given Lloyd’s background growing up in 1980s Dorset.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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Epstein’s background was originally in bands making shoegaze and post rock while Dorsey’s earlier work was more inspired by Blondie and the Talking Heads than anything from the 2000s.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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However, Walters' incredible career is only part of her story.—
Sean Keane,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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In the box office smash, the talented singer and actress portrays Elphaba, the green witch from the famed Wizard of Oz story.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more home decor and patio furniture finds from Wayfair’s Closeout Sale.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Summer has officially begun, and Amazon just restocked its hidden Outlet with outdoor furniture, lighting, and decor to mark the start of the season.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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