as in event
something that happens
I'm trying to forget the whole embarrassing episode
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Recent Examples of episode
Sturm said the episode is a good glimpse into the lives of players, who have the same worries and concerns everyone else has.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The first three episodes of the series’ third season are now available on Hulu.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
These episodes lasted for several minutes at a time, which Dr. Chatterjee says is pretty typical.
—Lindsey Getz, Parents, 10 Jan. 2026
Perhaps most telling is Amazon’s awkward release schedule: the first three episodes come out on Jan. 11, with the final three dropping one at a time on subsequent Sundays.
—Judy Berman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
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The recognition places Atlas among the most notable technology debuts at the annual consumer electronics event, concluding on Friday, and signals growing confidence in humanoid robots moving from demos to real industrial work.—
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From comfort food classics to more elevated plates, several bites stood out at a preview event.—
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Following the tragic incident, a family friend, Ella Mackrell, launched a GoFundMe to help bring the teen’s body home, as well as cover expenses related to travel, lodging and the funeral.—
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The church released a statement about the incident on Wednesday night.—
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The bottle is small, easy to pack, and a little goes a long way—proof that sometimes even the smallest things have a big impact.—
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The 606 is one of the best things about the area.—
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Detectives from the Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit responded to take over the investigation, but the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.—
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The circumstances of Good’s death, captured on video from several angles, have been widely disputed this week.—
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“Episode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episode. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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