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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
Firefighters are on scene of an approximately 15-acre vegetation fire that is 75% contained.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
The 50-year-old Homosassa woman, whose name was not released, died at the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Investigators and deputies with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office were at the scene, along with police dogs trained to uncover human bodies, after the blaze.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
One shell casing was recovered at the scene, police sources said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
The 50-year-old Homosassa woman, whose name was not released, died at the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Investigators and deputies with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office were at the scene, along with police dogs trained to uncover human bodies, after the blaze.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
One shell casing was recovered at the scene, police sources said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scene
Noun
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The series uses different historical settings to tell standalone stories, going all the way back to Ancient Egypt with 2020’s Assassin’s Creed Origins.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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But when the lead car veers off the road and instructs us to toggle into the Terra setting (which raises the air suspension and loosens the traction and stability-control systems), the majority of Lamborghini owners in the group seem unprepared for the depth of this SUV’s off-road capabilities.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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Crew abandoned the vessel following multiple explosions onboard but all are safe and accounted for.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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In addition to Tesla’s troubles, Musk’s social network X experienced several outages throughout the day on Monday, and his aerospace and defense company SpaceX is investigating two explosions in a row that occurred during test flights of its massive Starship rocket.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fixing the run defense can help all the other pieces fall into place and the collection of young defenders can take advantage of better situations.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The comedian stopped by Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club and spoke about the situation.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Survey the scenery from atop the 187-foot-high SkyWheel.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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However, a change of scenery could benefit him after his poor season in Arizona.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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However, McMahon said the agency will still administer those statutory programs that students from disadvantaged backgrounds rely on.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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This cost is even more significant for those from underrepresented or economically disadvantaged backgrounds.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
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Another limited series based on a true-crime story?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Fashion and interiors have long influenced each other’s color palettes: oxblood, for example, is also having a home decor moment, whereas Art Deco architecture impacted both clothing and jewelry in the 1920s.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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While contemporary decor is often characterized by extra breathing space on walls and surfaces, this can become the perfect opportunity for displaying heirlooms.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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