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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 panelists also said the weekly release of TV episodes, bucking Netflix’s general convention of releasing full seasons in a binge-drop, was something that resonated with viewers. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 All eight episodes of The Lizzie Borden Story are now streaming on Netflix. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026 Recent seasons of The Traitors featured 12 episodes, including the reunion. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Hailing from Apple Studios, Disavowed is executive produced by Marcum, Holloway, Marsden, Tom Spezialy, Michelle MacLaren, who will direct the first two episodes, and Rebecca Hobbs under her Apple TV overall deal. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 After a little over a decade, Moore, who had several movie roles and even hosted the iconic Black music show Soul Train, successfully transitioned to primetime TV with Criminal Minds in 2005, playing Derek Morgan for 251 episodes until 2016. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 The main show is also back, but just for five episodes, on September 10. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026 The second season will consist of 10 episodes, which will air weekly through Nov 20. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodes
  1. events
  2. things
  3. incidents
  4. circumstances
  5. occurrences
Noun
  • Fiery rookie Young-il (Lee Min-ho) — the younger brother of a connected official — is assigned to cover the prime minister’s Liberation Day speech when the shooting goes awry, leading him to witness the events first-hand.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • When the Farmer destroys the flock’s beloved pumpkin patch, Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, only for events to spiral out of control as a wild beast roams the woods of Mossingham.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • But thankfully, Lisa Hochstein’s lingerie party sets things back on course.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Venus in your daily-life zone connects awkwardly with Uranus in your sign, increasing your appetite for novelty, movement, or a different way of doing things.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • The statement did not comment directly on the findings of incidents of abuse by Ukrainian forces.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Officials will also consider requiring independent verification of AI companies' safety frameworks and risk reports, while expanding the kinds of critical safety incidents companies must report to the state.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of incidents
Noun
  • Drug Enforcement Administration agents and Los Angeles-area authorities have questioned several people about the circumstances surrounding the California resident’s death, a source familiar with the case said last week.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Under normal circumstances, the system would have switched to a backup line.
    — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of circumstances
Noun
  • As dark occurrences begin to shatter the quiet of their isolated home, the boy is forced to navigate a harrowing psychological nightmare where the line between real-world madness and supernatural terror blurs.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The occurrences have involved United, American and Southwest aircraft that were landing, taking off or preparing for departure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of occurrences

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“Episodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodes. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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