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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
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The inspiration for the video came from the 1990s setting of The Electric State, which arrives on Netflix March 14.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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From Valentine's Day bake offs to sweet moments in serene settings, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have given fans minor glimpses into their family life One thing is for sure: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle love being parents.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
5 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
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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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British Columbia is particularly sensitive to an extended trade war, with 65% to 70% of its exports going to the U.S. and other provinces are in similar situations, Kahlon said.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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If Slay wanted a real change of scenery, look no further than the Rams.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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What inspired the change of scenery from living in New York to rural Illinois?—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
3 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
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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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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Aug. 2024
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Test your knowledge of the major stories driving the news this week with the Fox News Digital News Quiz.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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With spring quickly approaching, now is the time to refresh your porch decor for those upcoming days of sipping sweet tea outside.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Striving for a Tuscan vibe, the decor featured clean lines with rustic touches and natural light.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scene. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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