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something that happens
I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode
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Recent Examples of episodes
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.
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Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The episodes will capture the action on both sides of the camera, spotlighting menu planning, family drama, entrepreneurial spirit and cultinary mishaps set against the pressure of production deadlines.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 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
The first two 30-minute episodes will be released on May 20, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through July 15.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 28 Apr. 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
After a barn-burner of a premiere, subsequent episodes struggle to establish a discernible mystery and instead rely on excessive violence and implausible chaos to distract viewers from a stagnant story engine.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Their only podcast, Archetypes, produced just 12 episodes before the partnership ended.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The episodes will capture the action on both sides of the camera, spotlighting menu planning, family drama, entrepreneurial spirit and cultinary mishaps set against the pressure of production deadlines.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 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
The first two 30-minute episodes will be released on May 20, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through July 15.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 28 Apr. 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
After a barn-burner of a premiere, subsequent episodes struggle to establish a discernible mystery and instead rely on excessive violence and implausible chaos to distract viewers from a stagnant story engine.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Their only podcast, Archetypes, produced just 12 episodes before the partnership ended.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodes
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Inspired by true events, LifeHack follows Kyle and his crew of digital Robin Hoods who hack scammers and steal from people the internet loves to hate, working from the comfort of their bedrooms.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Rival ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her family won’t make things easy, but Rip and Beth remain one of the toughest couples on television.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The Frost pressed hard in the final frame to tie things up, but the goal would ultimately be Poulin’s second game-winner of the best-of-five series.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Some people argue that enforcement becomes necessary when encampments grow large or long-term, especially when safety concerns, sanitation issues, or violent incidents arise.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The Tribune has reported on several incidents involving recreational boaters on Lake Michigan and nearby waterways, underscoring the importance of preparedness and safety awareness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Given the circumstances for the game against Arsenal last time out, a defensive wing-back system was understandable, but sticking with the same tactics against Newcastle was another reminder of how incognisant Nuno can be in his approach.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Although Djena wasn’t literally trapped in the Toures’ home, she was trapped by her circumstances.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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This is proof that sometimes divine intervention-like occurrences can happen, occurring purely via the Grace of God.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Valdez’s ejection was the latest in a series of questionable occurrences throughout his career, including a situation last season when Valdez, then with the Houston Astros, crossed up catcher César Salazar, prompting speculation about whether the pitch was thrown with malicious intent.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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“Episodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodes. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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