scenario

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For the Pentagon, this was a worst-case scenario.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In a risk scenario where growth concerns intensify and financial conditions tighten further, higher-quality and longer-duration bonds should be better placed to perform.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In this scenario, Starship would act as a protective shield and slow the spacecraft down as it enters the planet's atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's suffering for something you love. I think that's what the team did really well. They were prepared for a difficult scenario and for momentum shifts," she added.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Matthew stood with his arms crossed, eyes squinted in concentration like he was really imagining himself in this scenario.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman