as in events
something that happens
I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode
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Recent Examples of episodes
After 11 episodes, Marinaro exited to join the cast of NBC’s groundbreaking crime drama Hill Street Blues.
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Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
People who, like Isaacson, have had depression lasting two or more years or at least two depressive episodes are far more likely to have additional ones, research shows.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Wonder Man premieres with 8 all-new episodes January 27 on Disney+.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
Consisting of eight half-hour episodes, Vladimir is written, created and executive produced by Julia May Jones.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
The rapper said he is committed and dedicated to repairing relationships frayed by his alleged manic episodes.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
New episodes will then drop weekly through April 8.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
There are 11 episodes of The Beauty, and if the series is as well-watched as its trailer — which amassed over 190 million views within a week, per Deadline — there could be more.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Dalio said history offers multiple examples of similar episodes in which economic conflict escalated beyond trade into capital flows and currency disputes.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
People who, like Isaacson, have had depression lasting two or more years or at least two depressive episodes are far more likely to have additional ones, research shows.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Wonder Man premieres with 8 all-new episodes January 27 on Disney+.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
Consisting of eight half-hour episodes, Vladimir is written, created and executive produced by Julia May Jones.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
The rapper said he is committed and dedicated to repairing relationships frayed by his alleged manic episodes.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
New episodes will then drop weekly through April 8.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
There are 11 episodes of The Beauty, and if the series is as well-watched as its trailer — which amassed over 190 million views within a week, per Deadline — there could be more.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Dalio said history offers multiple examples of similar episodes in which economic conflict escalated beyond trade into capital flows and currency disputes.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodes
Noun
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The producers and the author were doing kind of book events and the lines were like several times around the block.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Expect to see more one-off events across the industry in an attempt to get people back to theaters.—
Ellie Austin,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But those are very different things.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anything tied to the royals will always draw some interest, which actually underscores how difficult things are for Harry and Meghan, as even their titles no longer seem enough to attract audiences to lackluster projects.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Under the agreement, the Homeland Security money will continue at current levels for two weeks while lawmakers consider Democratic demands to unmask agents, require more warrants and allow local authorities to help investigate any incidents.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Coastal evacuations and severe flooding incidents have become a reality for Milford homeowners.—
Maleena Muzio,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The circumstances made the role ill-suited to Bennett, and everyone knew that Shawn was beset by phobias.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Detectives from the Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit responded to take over the investigation, but the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While such storms are not rare occurrences, the recipe of weather events leading up to the first snowflake doesn’t follow any distinctive pattern, at least not one researchers and meteorologists have been able to identify.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
28 Jan. 2026
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Stocks may decline even during robust market conditions — consider occurrences like earnings reports, business updates, or outlook revisions.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Episodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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