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 Koenig joined at the start of the second season in 1967 and appeared in 36 of the remaining episodes. — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026 Some viewers have complained that the game doesn’t feel as tense as usual, saying a couple of celebrities have contributed to a lacklustre few episodes. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 In addition, Alexandra Brodski has boarded the series as executive producer and will direct half the episodes, including both the premiere and the season finale. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026 Barret, who served as executive producer, also directed 13 episodes of the series. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026 The study also found that hypoxic burden — the severity and duration of low-oxygen episodes caused by breathing disruptions during sleep — fell by about 75% among participants without type 2 diabetes and 65% among those with the condition. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 If her energetic vibe, strong Latina identity, and bold charisma in her Peleton episodes are any indication, Camila, the singer, is just as fun and relatable. — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026 Saturday Night Live has revealed the musical guests for its first November episodes. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026 Regal is bringing all six season 1 episodes of the hit Crave/HBO Max hockey romance to select movie theaters for a limited run in November. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodes
  1. events
  2. things
  3. incidents
  4. circumstances
  5. occurrences
Noun
  • Rob Sand, the nominee for governor, was holding several events across the state.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Trump canceled his plans to attend campaign events in person earlier in the week but later reversed course, opting to continue his nationwide campaign for Republicans.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Consider pairing your pants with a print bomber jacket that keeps things low-key and perfect for daytime.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • The department has since lost at least five firefighters during negotiations, including a paramedic and hazardous-materials technician trained to respond to incidents involving dangerous chemicals.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Recovery capabilities need to be tested against the kinds of incidents autonomous systems can create.
    — Rick Vanover, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of incidents
Noun
  • Everette has a knack for scoring important touchdowns, and when’s facing circumstances that qualify as either make or break, his exact mindset borders on being unstoppable.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Her physical absence changes nothing about the circumstances of our friendship.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of circumstances
Noun
  • The drama is set in Rome, Wisconsin, a small town prone to odd occurrences which Skerritt’s Sheriff Jimmy Brock must investigate.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Sign up for our weekly newsletter Proof Positive How does a coherent structure emerge from many small random occurrences?
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of occurrences

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“Episodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodes. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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