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 second season will consist of 10 episodes, which will air weekly through Nov 20. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Microseries will launch new programs on Thursdays; users can watch episodes for free with ads, or view full seasons via coins or a subscription. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 After a well-performing inaugural season earlier this year, the live comedy sensation returns with six brand-new episodes. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 There’s the basic practical question of how we’re supposed to believe that nobody has figured out who Russ is after more than six episodes. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 The first two episodes of Bear Hunt will launch on 10 September, with new episodes released weekly on all major podcast platforms. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026 Symptoms typically emerge between two weeks and a year after birth, although about 90% of episodes happen within four weeks. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 The second of these episodes includes the bonus cameo of Chris Farley, trying on a leather jacket several sizes too small for him. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Planet Money's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. — Robert Smith, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodes
  1. events
  2. things
  3. incidents
  4. circumstances
  5. occurrences
Noun
  • With household budgets under pressure, consumers are searching harder for value — shopping earlier, comparing prices across retailers and spreading purchases across multiple promotional events.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Signs quickly piled up at his roadside memorial blaming Bustillos for the chain of events and telling other drivers to slow down.
    — Jacob Sisneros, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • You could be tempted to dismiss a creative venture or categorize a social invite as frivolous, all because there are more productive things to do.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The curved back is another nice touch that keeps things modern and fresh.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Last year, an explosive device there killed eight soldiers in one of the deadliest such incidents in Mexico.
    — María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Another is investigating dozens of incidents in which Teslas using partial self-driving software ran red lights or drove on the wrong side of the road, sometimes crashing into other vehicles and causing injuries.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of incidents
Noun
  • Goodness knows what happened there and what circumstances compelled him to write that Instagram post, but his future at Spurs now looks untenable.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • While the factual circumstances differ, there are notable parallels between social-media apps and sports-betting apps.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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