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Recent Examples of subplot
And after Macfarlane spent most of the first season playing straight man to Byrne and Rogen, this year his character gets to go off the deep end himself, in an ongoing subplot about his obsession with Jeopardy!
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
There is also the subplot of Newcastle simultaneously chasing a replacement for Callum Wilson, with Brentford’s Yoane Wissa highest priority as things stand.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Even this brief description cannot fully prepare the viewer for the zigzagging subplots and delights of Mendonça’s eccentric and affectionate ode to the movies and the Brazil of his youth—and to maintaining individuality amid abuses of power.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
This is the laziest of writing, and whoever thought of this subplot should be embarrassed.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
There is also the subplot of Newcastle simultaneously chasing a replacement for Callum Wilson, with Brentford’s Yoane Wissa highest priority as things stand.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Even this brief description cannot fully prepare the viewer for the zigzagging subplots and delights of Mendonça’s eccentric and affectionate ode to the movies and the Brazil of his youth—and to maintaining individuality amid abuses of power.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
This is the laziest of writing, and whoever thought of this subplot should be embarrassed.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subplot
Noun
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The plot centers around the mysterious disappearance of 17 children from a Pennsylvania town.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Scenes in which fictional characters enjoy the clear alcoholic beverage are featured in many Korean film and drama plots.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 2022, then UK Prime Minister Liz Truss unleashed a wave of market panic with unfunded tax cuts that forced the Bank of England into emergency action after 30-year gilt yields soared by over 100 basis points.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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These seemingly innocuous actions can kindle dry grass, potentially triggering a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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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 juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Subplot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subplot. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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