Thesaurus results for EPISODES

episodes

noun

plural of episode

as in events

something that happens I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode

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Recent Examples of episodes The three episodes of this outstanding series that were made available cements the claim that some of the most creative animated storytelling is being generated from anime. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 The new episodes keep Rebecca as one of the emotional cores of the show. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 As Lyme disease progresses, a patient can get severe headaches; Bell’s Palsy, involving loss of muscle tone or droop in one or both sides of the face; severe arthritis; heart palpitations; and episodes of dizziness or shortness of breath. — Amanda Roome, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Finley, a director with credits like Thoroughbreds and Bad Education, will helm the show’s first two episodes. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026 So no releasing episodes one at a time instead of all at once, or adjusting the gap of time between various seasons. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 16 July 2026 The series ran for a total of seven episodes on the public broadcaster from March, with her guests including Jeff Goldblum, Ralph Fiennes, Jennifer Saunders, Jamie Dornan, Chase Infiniti and Niall Horan. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 Sanz appeared on seven episodes of A&E Network’s Born This Way from 2015 to 2016. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen will revisit Portlandia with a new podcast where the duo rewatch episodes of the beloved IFC comedy series. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026

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Noun

But taxpayers did foot the bill for those stadiums at one point, presumably with the expectation that they could be used for a wide variety of events – including potential World Cup games.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Club legends Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Phil Thompson and Tash Dowie will be on the trip to attend various meet-and-greet events with sponsors and supporters.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of events

Noun

In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of things

Noun

Two men are being held in the Ada County Jail on multiple felony charges related to incidents in both Nampa and Boise, according to a news release from the Nampa Police Department.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
For all their forward charge, his films center narratives that turn around ideas or past incidents kept at least partially hidden until the very end.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of incidents

Noun

This process is intended to give you the opportunity to provide further information so that your circumstances can be reviewed fully and fairly.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
In a meeting with media executives last month, Pezeshkian said preserving national unity and cohesion is Iran’s top priority under current circumstances.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of circumstances

Noun

Kunst said there were some undocumented claims of miraculous cures prior to when records of such occurrences would be kept, dating back to the 1950s.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Algae blooms and resulting mass death of fish populations, known as fish kill, are common occurrences in small ponds, Van Rhein said.

— Zuri Primos July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

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