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as in serial
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
the long novel was filmed for television as an episodic movie that was shown over the course of five evenings
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
malaria is characterized by episodic attacks of chills and fever that coincide with mass destruction of blood cells
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Recent Examples of episodic
And episodic shows need episodes.
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Matthew Razak, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Lots to talk about, of course, but reminder that this is an episodic recap and a more formal series review can be found here.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
While other episodic galaxies are expected to have similar structures, J1007+3540’s are especially clear.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
While earthquakes are not a continuous or predictable source of nutrients, the study highlights their role as an episodic force that has largely been overlooked in models of how the ocean responds to physical change.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Razak, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Lots to talk about, of course, but reminder that this is an episodic recap and a more formal series review can be found here.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
While other episodic galaxies are expected to have similar structures, J1007+3540’s are especially clear.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
While earthquakes are not a continuous or predictable source of nutrients, the study highlights their role as an episodic force that has largely been overlooked in models of how the ocean responds to physical change.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodic
Adjective
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In 2021, the CBS sequel series Clarice addressed Buffalo Bill's transphobic legacy by introducing a trans character, played by activist Jen Richards, who was forced to reckon with the impact of the serial killer's fame.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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The powerful talent agent has been accused of having serial affairs with junior staffers over the years.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Siffre took a sporadic approach to releasing music over the years, dropping six albums in a five-year span during the ’70s, including his standout LP Crying Laughing Loving Lying, before retiring.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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With Yemen challenged by the social and economic effects of a sporadic but ongoing civil war between Houthi rebels and the central government, conditions have proven difficult for Almatrahi and his family members to visit their homeland.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Over 300,000 creators published stories on the platform in the past year using its AI suite, which includes a Planner Agent, Context Agent and Drama Agent for serialized fiction.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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That's just the way that the escalating serialized drama has to be built.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Senior royals, usually greeted by cheering crowds, have in recent years faced occasional heckles from members of the public relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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Yes, Florida comes with the occasional hurricane, but the tradeoff is daily sunshine, endless outdoor activities, cultural experiences, and the chance to wake up somewhere that feels like a permanent vacation.—
Carrie Honaker,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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Unlike intermittent renewables, nuclear energy provides a reliable, carbon-free baseload power, an attractive option to meet AI’s high energy demands.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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From TikTok and Instagram influencers to celebrities like Hugh Jackman and Kourtney Kardashian, intermittent fasting has gotten a lot of hype.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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Two years before Tony Clark’s sudden resignation made Bruce Meyer the head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, Meyer composed a letter to quiet the union members calling for his ouster.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Major League Baseball Players Association has elected a new executive director following the sudden departure of Tony Clark, who had led the union for over a decade.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Episodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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