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Collocations for scenario - noun

ADJECTIVE

likely, plausible, possible, realistic
The more likely scenario is that interest rates will rise.
unlikely
common, familiar, typical
future, hypothetical
optimistic, rosy
best-case, ideal, perfect, win-win (esp. AmE)
frightening, grim, pessimistic
apocalyptic, doomsday, nightmare, worst, worst-case
dramatic, interesting
alternative, different
similar

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VERB + scenario

consider, imagine
construct, create, develop
describe, outline, paint, present
the scenario painted by some sections of the Western press
offer, propose, suggest
enact, play out
He enjoyed playing out the various scenarios in his own mind.

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scenario + VERB

play out (esp. AmE), unfold
Similar scenarios are playing out across the country.

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PREPOSITION

in a/the scenario
In a worst-case scenario, the disease will reach epidemic proportions.
under a/the scenario
Under any of these scenarios, the company will run into debt.

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