episodes

plural of episode

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Recent Examples of episodes All eight episodes of Season 2 will premiere Wednesday, October 21 , exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 Instead, there are flashbacks and nods to his character in several episodes. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Joseph Shrubb returns as producer, with Meenu Gaur (The Forsytes, Murder is Easy, World on Fire) directing episodes one to three and Nirpal Bhogal (Grace, DI Ray, Endeavour) directing episodes four to six. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026 Volunteers also had fewer episodes of cataplexy, or loss of muscle control, as well as other symptoms such as hallucinations and irregular sleep. Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 To be second in Comedy nominations after only premiering in May (and with its final three episodes not even eligible this year) is quite the feat for Apple TV’s freshman horror comedy. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026 Something extraordinary these episodes illustrate, in our view, is the vulnerability of America’s highly interconnected fresh-food supply chain, in which one grower or supplier problem can ripple astonishingly far. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Symptoms Symptoms typically emerge between two weeks and a year after birth, although about 90% of episodes happen within four weeks. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 The show’s premiere night and week two will each feature three episodes, followed by a pair of episodes releasing each Thursday leading up to the 13th and final episode on October 29. Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodes
Noun
  • Still, the investigation into his murder had seemed to grow so cold that even many close to the events of that night believed the case would never be solved, much less prosecuted.
    Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There have been concerns about safety at these large-scale events.
    Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Manchester City’s defence was wide open in Sunday’s Community Shield defeat to Arsenal and that could be a sign of things to come now that Rodri is playing for Barcelona in La Liga.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And if history is any indication, expect safety Tre’von Moehrig to be in the middle of things when the pads start poppin’ at the Panthers’ joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Jags’ practice facility.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Southern Omani route, an alternative temporary corridor in the strait, remains the highest-risk, accounting for 16 of 18 projectile strike incidents reported by the UKMTO since July 6.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Institute for Justice, a nonprofit law firm specializing in civil liberties cases, identified over 100 incidents of automatic license plate reader abuse, including stalking and wrongful stops.
    Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Premier League can request additional information and evidence to assess a club’s progress, while dispensations from individual requirements can be granted in exceptional circumstances.
    Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The bottom line Creditors may ultimately be paid from the value of a deceased person's home in certain circumstances, and an estate may need to sell the property if there aren't enough other assets to satisfy valid claims.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This would account for the way that everyday concerns (like missing the bus) and unlikely occurrences (being chased by evildoers) can mesh in dreams, forming a mix of strange situations.
    Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Neither immediately confirmed the animals had washed ashore, though a DEP spokesperson said such occurrences are not uncommon.
    Ross DiMattei, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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