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something that happens
I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode
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Recent Examples of episodes
To compete in an Emmy guest acting category, a performer must appear in less than 50% of a show’s eligible season episodes.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 June 2026
In the show’s later episodes, as Stacy begins the process of moving on from the tragedy, the score grows in presence, becoming much a much larger part of the show’s tapestry.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
Check back for morning-after recaps of weekday episodes and a Monday roundup of the weekend’s shenanigans.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 June 2026
The miniseries followed Lorelai, Rory and Emily Gilmore (Bishop) nine years after the original series and was set across four 90-minute episodes spanning winter, spring, summer and fall.
—Andrea Dresdale, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Season 2 will also consist of 10 episodes.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The show was created by Katie Dippold with five of the 10 episodes directed by Atlanta icon Hiro Murai.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
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
Their only podcast, Archetypes, produced just 12 episodes before the partnership ended.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 June 2026
In the show’s later episodes, as Stacy begins the process of moving on from the tragedy, the score grows in presence, becoming much a much larger part of the show’s tapestry.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
Check back for morning-after recaps of weekday episodes and a Monday roundup of the weekend’s shenanigans.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 June 2026
The miniseries followed Lorelai, Rory and Emily Gilmore (Bishop) nine years after the original series and was set across four 90-minute episodes spanning winter, spring, summer and fall.
—Andrea Dresdale, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Season 2 will also consist of 10 episodes.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The show was created by Katie Dippold with five of the 10 episodes directed by Atlanta icon Hiro Murai.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
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
Their only podcast, Archetypes, produced just 12 episodes before the partnership ended.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodes
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Why not invest just as seriously in recreation centers, evening sports leagues, arts programs, neighborhood events and summer employment opportunities designed specifically for teenagers?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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And as things like broadcast quality and stadium design become more and more homogenised, making every tournament look more and more similar, kit design is more and more important to their visual identity.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Some things — Shar Peis, linen pants, prunes — are just supposed to have wrinkles.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series hit the track for its race on Saturday, and the race had more than its fair share of incidents.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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That’s because Bores sponsored a state bill, known as the RAISE Act, that requires major AI companies to be transparent about their safety protocols and promptly report safety incidents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The verdict was delivered amid difficult personal circumstances for Mette-Marit, Hoiby’s mother, who needs a lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Investigation underway The Kentucky State Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding both crashes and the events that led to Suresh entering the roadway.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Here, violence and death are daily occurrences, and getting ahead feels impossible but is always top of mind.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Dynasties are freak occurrences in history.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
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“Episodes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodes. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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