as in events
something that happens
I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode
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Recent Examples of episodes
But over the years, Sheen, born Carlos Irwin Estévez, has starred in more headlines than movies or TV episodes.
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Following the pattern of the first four seasons, Only Murders in the Building season 5 will feature 10 episodes.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Laura Scrivano, who also worked on The Lazarus Project, is also directing episodes.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
The episodes themselves are built using AI, powered by 184 custom AI agents, or autonomous software tools, who work with several large language models, including OpenAI, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini and more to build out the content.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
When Peacock debuts all 10 episodes of The Paper’s first season on Thursday, both the format as well as the creative DNA should feel instantly familiar to Office fans.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Her mother is actress Salli Richardson-Whitfield, who has appeared on episodes of House and Criminal Minds and starred in the TV series Eureka.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The first two episodes of TSITP Season 3 premiered on July 16; the rest of the episodes air weekly on Wednesdays.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Shannon Murphy will executive produce and direct the first three episodes, while Lisa Bruhlmann and Natalia Leite will also direct.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Following the pattern of the first four seasons, Only Murders in the Building season 5 will feature 10 episodes.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Laura Scrivano, who also worked on The Lazarus Project, is also directing episodes.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
The episodes themselves are built using AI, powered by 184 custom AI agents, or autonomous software tools, who work with several large language models, including OpenAI, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini and more to build out the content.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
When Peacock debuts all 10 episodes of The Paper’s first season on Thursday, both the format as well as the creative DNA should feel instantly familiar to Office fans.
—Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Her mother is actress Salli Richardson-Whitfield, who has appeared on episodes of House and Criminal Minds and starred in the TV series Eureka.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The first two episodes of TSITP Season 3 premiered on July 16; the rest of the episodes air weekly on Wednesdays.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Shannon Murphy will executive produce and direct the first three episodes, while Lisa Bruhlmann and Natalia Leite will also direct.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodes
Noun
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In Canada, Angelina Jolie, Maude Apatow and Leslie Mann attend events at the Toronto International Film Festival.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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An individual’s positive contributions such as steady employment, volunteer work, military service, long-term residence, and yes, tax compliance being expressly mentioned, can now be marshaled to offset negative incidents.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And the aforementioned circumstances at wide receiver don’t help that cause.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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As with all Greengrass’s films, though, this is a film about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, which is no doubt what drew him to Brad Ingelsby’s very human script.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s been a while since an NFL game was subjected to a ratings-eroding meteorological disruption, but such occurrences are hardly rare.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the past five years, Synopsys' stock has exhibited a negative one-day return in 53% of occurrences following an earnings announcement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Episodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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