as in serialized
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" first appeared as a serial novel from 1851 to 1852
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as in periodical
a publication that appears at regular intervals
the university library has a vast collection of serials
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Recent Examples of serial
Cherie Kloss, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Read Next National Cops refused to investigate ‘serial rapist,’ suit says.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Feb. 2025
There was a 1944 serial, two TV movies in 1979 (the second featuring the incredible title of Captain America II: Death Too Soon), and director Albert Pyun’s barely seen 1990 flick.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Kloss is a serial entrepreneur who continues to reinvent herself every decade.
—Cherie Kloss, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Read Next National Cops refused to investigate ‘serial rapist,’ suit says.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
After beginning her acting career in the 1950s with appearances on a few anthology series, Hirson joined ABC’s daytime serial The Edge of Night in the series regular role of the vengeful and sometimes murderous Stephanie Martin.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Feb. 2025
There was a 1944 serial, two TV movies in 1979 (the second featuring the incredible title of Captain America II: Death Too Soon), and director Albert Pyun’s barely seen 1990 flick.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serial
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Certain postage like marketing materials, periodicals and other packages may even be delivered faster, according to the USPS news release.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The society published a periodical called the Advocate of Moral Reform, as well as pamphlets addressed to upper-class audiences.—
Jenna Deep,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Lai, 77, founded the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, which was forced to shut down in 2021.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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The research is detailed in a study published May 8 in the journal Science.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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According to the study, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, these per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were present in beers produced in areas already known to have contaminated water supplies.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Miller writes in her book that dandified Black servants in 18th century England were forced to wear gold, brass and silver collars with padlocks to signify their owners' wealth.—
Renee Anderson,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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The film series — which is based on Stephenie Meyer's books of the same name — are all now available to stream on Netflix.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The Italian magazine il Giornale got hold of some of the first reports of intrigue from the secretive conclave that selected Leo as the first American pope on Thursday.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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McEvoy previously worked on Forbes’ breaking news team and has written for outlets including CNN and Inc. magazine.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Serial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serial. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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