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Recent Examples of subplot
Hallucinogenic sequences in which Kiri walks the alien version of Garden of Gethsemane lead into an entire subplot with the tulkun that culminates in a mini courtroom drama with our boy Payakan on trial for insubordination.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
There are a lot more chuckles in Episode 2, not just because there is no longer a terrorist subplot and its resulting anxiety to be grappled with, but because Florence Welch, of Florence + the Machine, makes for such a sweet comic foil, of sorts.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
Becky Ann Baker appears in one to scene as a plausibly manipulative mother-in-law to provide dramatic motivation for a crucial subplot.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025
That will be another subplot to track if the three-time All-Star backstop re-signs relatively soon.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
There are a lot more chuckles in Episode 2, not just because there is no longer a terrorist subplot and its resulting anxiety to be grappled with, but because Florence Welch, of Florence + the Machine, makes for such a sweet comic foil, of sorts.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
Becky Ann Baker appears in one to scene as a plausibly manipulative mother-in-law to provide dramatic motivation for a crucial subplot.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025
That will be another subplot to track if the three-time All-Star backstop re-signs relatively soon.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subplot
Noun
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The two plots of land up for rezoning are near Anglin Circle and Enon Avenue.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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People are also pointing out a few plot points that aren’t resolved.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Our military leaders would never go along with these actions violating their oath to the Constitution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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Wilson was taken into custody less than a day after the murders, largely because of his own actions.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Subplot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subplot. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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