as in serial
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
a serialized made-for-TV movie
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Recent Examples of serialized
Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
While the series’ linear ratings have tapered off, something pretty common for serialized broadcast dramas, Memory of a Killer has become a staple on Hulu, which releases new episodes next day, regularly raking in the streamer’s Daily Top 10.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Written by abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe, the story first appeared as a serialized work in 1851 and was published as a novel the following year.
—Tara Ramanathan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Mar. 2026
The first cast member was just confirmed, the creative team has deep roots in series-building, and the premise leans into darker, more serialized storytelling than the monster-of-the-week formula most viewers know.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
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
That's just the way that the escalating serialized drama has to be built.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
Each set comes with a serialized Certificate of Authenticity and the final lot, set number 232, also comes with the three original dies used to strike the coins.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
In China, stores turned sales receipts into serialized fiction, printing 20 chapters of a compelling narrative featuring its mascot, Snow King, and sparking a nationwide craze.
—Theodora Yu, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Stars like Florence Lawrence did not simply appear on screen—rather, their romances, scandals, and personal tragedies were shaped into serialized publicity, their lives turned into ongoing narratives designed to sustain public attention.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
While the series’ linear ratings have tapered off, something pretty common for serialized broadcast dramas, Memory of a Killer has become a staple on Hulu, which releases new episodes next day, regularly raking in the streamer’s Daily Top 10.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Written by abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe, the story first appeared as a serialized work in 1851 and was published as a novel the following year.
—Tara Ramanathan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Mar. 2026
The first cast member was just confirmed, the creative team has deep roots in series-building, and the premise leans into darker, more serialized storytelling than the monster-of-the-week formula most viewers know.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
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
That's just the way that the escalating serialized drama has to be built.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
Each set comes with a serialized Certificate of Authenticity and the final lot, set number 232, also comes with the three original dies used to strike the coins.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
In China, stores turned sales receipts into serialized fiction, printing 20 chapters of a compelling narrative featuring its mascot, Snow King, and sparking a nationwide craze.
—Theodora Yu, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serialized
Adjective
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But when a series of murders occurs, the women suspect another serial killer.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Brian Cox is set to star as Don Framt, also known as the notorious serial killer the New York Ripper, while Dan Stevens will play The Five Boroughs Killer.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sarah Fitzpatrick and Jeffrey Goldberg printed it anyway.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit alleged that between March and July of 2019, certain Trader Joe's locations printed receipts that displayed sensitive financial information, including more digits of customers' credit or debit card numbers than allowed by law.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The results, published in the journal Radiology, showed that the more ultraprocessed foods people consumed, the higher the amount of fat stored inside their thigh muscles.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Columnist Philip Potempa has published four cookbooks and is a weekly radio host at WJOB 1230 AM.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Under guidance issued by the state, replica firearms are not considered deadly weapons.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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City officials have not directly addressed the governor's claims but issued a statement saying Dallas remains committed to following the law.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Serialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serialized. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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