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something that happens
I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode
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Recent Examples of episodes
Since the premiere interval reset with the release of the new batch of episodes, there are still 64 days left in Season 2’s window to continue climbing on the most popular list.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
According to Variety, each celebrity contestant earns approximately $125,000 for rehearsals and the first two episodes.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Wolf appeared in all 10 episodes of the first season as a series regular.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The 52 episodes of 11 minutes are produced by Ellipse Animation and Belvision.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Reading Rainbow is back starting October 4, and new episodes will release on YouTube each Saturday through October 25, per The Hollywood Reporter.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
New episodes will be released weekly.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
New episodes will also be available the following day for those with either a Paramount+ Premium plan or Paramount+ Essential plan.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
According to Variety, each celebrity contestant earns approximately $125,000 for rehearsals and the first two episodes.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Wolf appeared in all 10 episodes of the first season as a series regular.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The 52 episodes of 11 minutes are produced by Ellipse Animation and Belvision.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Reading Rainbow is back starting October 4, and new episodes will release on YouTube each Saturday through October 25, per The Hollywood Reporter.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
New episodes will be released weekly.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
New episodes will also be available the following day for those with either a Paramount+ Premium plan or Paramount+ Essential plan.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodes
Noun
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In celebration of the new store, Primark is planning to host a series of events throughout opening weekend.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to research by Groundwork USA, a national network of environmental nonprofits, the amount of rainfall during intense precipitation events in the Midwest has increased by 42% since 1956.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kershaw may be in slightly new surroundings, but some things don’t change.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Dallas Cowboys and all things NFL, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Multiple incidents involving interference allegations and other voting issues were reported in the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, including voter registration ballots being damaged and ballot collection boxes being set on fire.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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There’s plenty of risk with Porter, as his early career was mired with offseason incidents that eventually led him to playing in Greece during the 2024 season.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Under normal circumstances, he could be trusted to keep the Ravens afloat.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In these circumstances, pragmatism has merit.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There aren’t many scares in the conventional sense in this tale of an amateur documentarian (Alanah Pearce) whose investigation of strange occurrences in the Mojave leads her into a fantastic voyage.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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Natural occurrences such as predation, pathogens, or harsh climates are thought to drive the longevity gaps between males and females.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Episodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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