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Recent Examples of subplot
One person who noticed the HBO-Showtime subplot in the Paramount-WBD merger is Robert Greenblatt, who has history at both networks.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The most that the film can offer in the way of moral complexity is a subplot revolving around Becket’s late cousin Noah’s girlfriend, a manic pixie dreamgirl called Ruth (Jessica Henwick).
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
There was even a wedding subplot that played out throughout the set — which turned out to be a real wedding.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
The second-year wideout’s sudden absence was a not-so-quiet subplot in the Broncos’ 10-7 loss to the Patriots, as Franklin missed his first game of the 2025 season with a hamstring strain.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
The most that the film can offer in the way of moral complexity is a subplot revolving around Becket’s late cousin Noah’s girlfriend, a manic pixie dreamgirl called Ruth (Jessica Henwick).
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
There was even a wedding subplot that played out throughout the set — which turned out to be a real wedding.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
The second-year wideout’s sudden absence was a not-so-quiet subplot in the Broncos’ 10-7 loss to the Patriots, as Franklin missed his first game of the 2025 season with a hamstring strain.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subplot
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True, Shakespeare had added the characters of Touchstone and Jacques, thus mocking the sport of love and misting it in disillusionment; but most of the plot is pure Lodge.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Samara Weaving returns with sharper edges, this time facing off against four families in a plot that veers toward global domination.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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January 20 – February 18 Messages quicken as curiosity inspires action.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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The regime has taken every precaution to dissuade would-be rioters, establishing military checkpoints and ordering violent crackdowns on the slightest actions against the state authorities.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process, and do not review stories before publication.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Subplot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subplot. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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