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something that happens
I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode
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Recent Examples of episodes
The aesthetic is going to go a lot of different places across Season 8, too, including two episodes in the round and the finale, which Badner wouldn’t dare spoil but is proud of the wonderful collaboration between the production design, camera, and lighting teams.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
For one of his final episodes, Stephen Colbert paid tribute to some of the worst ideas the late-night show has had, including dressing Michael Keaton up as a pigeon.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Raising Kanan premieres on Friday, June 12, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays via Starz.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Glover will also direct multiple episodes of Season 2.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
Joy, who directed episodes of Westworld and Fallout, then assured fans the team is committed to delivering a faithful and cinematic version of the beloved novels.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Duffy told Fox & Friends that episodes will drop in June.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 May 2026
New episodes are available every morning.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Filming reunion episodes for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is no easy feat, according to Kathy Hilton.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
For one of his final episodes, Stephen Colbert paid tribute to some of the worst ideas the late-night show has had, including dressing Michael Keaton up as a pigeon.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Raising Kanan premieres on Friday, June 12, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays via Starz.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Glover will also direct multiple episodes of Season 2.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
Joy, who directed episodes of Westworld and Fallout, then assured fans the team is committed to delivering a faithful and cinematic version of the beloved novels.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Duffy told Fox & Friends that episodes will drop in June.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 May 2026
New episodes are available every morning.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Filming reunion episodes for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is no easy feat, according to Kathy Hilton.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodes
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About 1,000 children with intellectual disabilities from 26 states and Canada who ranged in age from 8 to 18 gathered at Soldier Field in Chicago to compete in 200 events.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Three species of bats inhabit the site, and supernatural events—including the appearance of the gamekeeper’s ghost and the wail of a banshee—have been reported.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Or, in this case, cutting things up with scissors and tossing them around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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No one in the NFL tweets about the players who commit violent crimes or are arrested for reckless driving incidents, either.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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Indeed, many colleges and universities have been roiled by frequent antisemitic incidents, Title VI antisemitism investigations and dismal grades from antisemitism watchdogs.—
Debra Newman Kamin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Find a human therapist who can assist you in working through the circumstances at hand.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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In it, the veteran, named Tom, detailed the challenging circumstances that led him to make the difficult decision to give up Jake.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Attacks on Russian oil assets that play a key part in funding the invasion have become almost daily occurrences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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The most recent occurrences have been reported to the Southfield Police Department, and CFCS continues to cooperate with local authorities while reviewing available security footage.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Episodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodes. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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