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 first three episodes will be available that day, followed by three weekly releases, and the season finale hits movie theaters on March 12. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026 In those episodes, Firehouse 51 was called to an airfield when a passenger jet suddenly went silent mid-air, triggering a high-stakes emergency. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026 The first two episodes, directed by prestige streaming favorite Kari Skogland, are derivative but generally proficient. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026 A lot of the Broken Record podcast episodes that he’s hosted are great. — Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026 New episodes of The Kardashians are released Thursdays on Hulu. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026 With three episodes to go, there’s a sense that things are coalescing just beyond the limits of our understanding. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026 Since then, Skjoldbjærg has directed numerous feature films and episodes for television. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026 Across 10 previous correction episodes over the last decade, selloffs in 2025, 2022, 2020 and 2018 were followed by further rough selling over the next one month. — Deena Zaidi,nick Wells, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodes
  1. events
  2. things
  3. incidents
  4. circumstances
  5. occurrences
Noun
  • The veteran recognition at public events and church services.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The city will soon be holding advisory meetings to develop the list of events and festivals that will occur in the next 12 months.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • As the Cowboys try to figure out how to maintain some sort of stability this season with their 4-5 record, there are a mountain of issues to correct, but there are also things to build with and be proud of.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Just by chance, a guy who does what he is coached to do, continues to work really, really hard and do the right things, the ball somehow finds him.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • The downfall of his predecessor, longtime Democratic Speaker Michael Madigan, began with women angered by his handling of #MeToo incidents involving his campaign and government staff in 2017 and 2018.
    — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Seven incidents have resulted in vandalism reports, and the department's Youth Services Unit is investigating them.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of incidents
Noun
  • Neither the police department nor the sheriff's office has provided details about the circumstances surrounding Nasca's arrest.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The primordial puddle also has other molecules, simpler raw ingredients that can, under the correct circumstances, be turned into more of themselves.
    — Perri Thaler, Quanta Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of circumstances
Noun
  • This keeps you alert to any unusual occurrences, such as glass breaking or your smoke alarm going off.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Before it was demolished in the early 1800s, his crumbling mansion was said to be haunted by ghosts and strange occurrences.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of occurrences

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“Episodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodes. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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