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also episodical
1
as in serial
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
the long novel was filmed for television as an episodic movie that was shown over the course of five evenings
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
malaria is characterized by episodic attacks of chills and fever that coincide with mass destruction of blood cells
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Recent Examples of episodic
Over the past 10 years Dick’s has produced five feature-length films and 10 short-form or episodic documentaries, with additional projects in the hopper.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Premieres will be held Thursday, January 22, to Tuesday, January 27, where audiences will see films, episodic projects, and more for the first time, with additional showings throughout the entire Festival.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 July 2025
This was the time B.R. Chopra's version of 'Mahabharata' was telecast on national TV as an hour-long weekly episodic series for two years (94 episodes).
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Also on this episode, the Awards Circuit roundtable recaps last weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con, and looks at whether episodic submissions make a difference in the acting races.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Premieres will be held Thursday, January 22, to Tuesday, January 27, where audiences will see films, episodic projects, and more for the first time, with additional showings throughout the entire Festival.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 July 2025
This was the time B.R. Chopra's version of 'Mahabharata' was telecast on national TV as an hour-long weekly episodic series for two years (94 episodes).
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Also on this episode, the Awards Circuit roundtable recaps last weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con, and looks at whether episodic submissions make a difference in the acting races.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodic
Adjective
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The face of the already iconic series is the enigmatic Art the Clown, a demonic serial killer who butchers the inhabitants of the fictitious Miles County, New York.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Hot One: Laura Donnelly will star in ITV and Poison Pen serial killer drama The Dark. 🌶️ Another One: More big names join the second season of Disney+ ‘bonkbuster’ Rivals, with Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett signing up.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Rogers continued to make sporadic appearances on General Hospital throughout the next decade, and since 2019, had appeared as a recurring character.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This approach is safer and more sustainable than sporadic AI projects or the unregulated use of tools.—
Mike Kiersey,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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An experienced hiker who had completed several solo trips in challenging conditions, Luhn knew cell service would be spotty and warned his wife any communications from inside the park would be intermittent.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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The rapper’s intermittent social media posts were ultimately followed by his Thursday morning arrest.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Cast-iron pots and pans require occasional seasoning to restore a fading nonstick surface.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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True leadership development isn’t about checking a box with occasional training.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Many people experience irregular periods and other symptoms when hormone levels change during perimenopause.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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The struggle between the group and the Vatican continued for decades as restrictions were tightened on the Traditional Latin Mass. Not until Pope Benedict XVI was elected in 2005 did church leadership approach the irregular community with a mind toward reconciliation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Aug. 2025
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Be aware of sudden re-direction of fires in response to passing outflow boundaries.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Episodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodic. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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