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as in serial
appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly
the long novel was filmed for television as an episodic movie that was shown over the course of five evenings
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
malaria is characterized by episodic attacks of chills and fever that coincide with mass destruction of blood cells
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Recent Examples of episodic
Some researchers believe that episodic memory entails consciousness.
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Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
Announced today, the festival will showcase 87 feature films and six episodic projects from January 23 to February 2, 2025, in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
The plague of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, long ignored and underappreciated throughout North America, has become more widely acknowledged in recent years, thanks to consciousness-raising depictions in everything from episodic television to feature films to award-winning documentaries.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
In our post-Covid era, many health systems are rationalizing episodic investments.
—Corey Scurlock, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
Announced today, the festival will showcase 87 feature films and six episodic projects from January 23 to February 2, 2025, in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
The plague of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, long ignored and underappreciated throughout North America, has become more widely acknowledged in recent years, thanks to consciousness-raising depictions in everything from episodic television to feature films to award-winning documentaries.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
In our post-Covid era, many health systems are rationalizing episodic investments.
—Corey Scurlock, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodic
Adjective
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In the case of mourning doves, Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board approved a hunt in 2000 after 30 years of debate and serial rejection of the idea.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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Hall will return as America’s favorite fictional serial killer, Dexter Morgan, alongside David Zayas as Angel Batista, Jack Alcott as Harrison Morgan, and James Remar as Harry Morgan.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The brand had toyed with apparel since the ‘80s with small and sporadic capsule collections but the new apparel designs, hinging on Americana and the preppy look, seem to be accruing fans, too.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Jan. 2025
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Consumers in Mexico are using their cell phones to purchase everyday items such as groceries but also to make sporadic purchases on clothing, books, and other items.—
Nathaniel Parish Flannery,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Situated only a hefty clearance from the Manchester Ship Canal, the ground, complete with a two-storey clubhouse, 250-seat stand and even a commentators’ box, has since had intermittent use from various Sunday League sides and most recently an under-18s team managed by YouTuber ‘Angry Ginge’.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Such moments of creative exhilaration were intermittent adornments of a diffuse slog.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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The tunes go for three-minute punch, with occasional back-up vocals from Kapranos’ wife, French star Clara Luciani.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2025
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Some winters bring consistent snow and frosty days, perfect for outdoor activities, while others see milder conditions with occasional rain or bare ground.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Having an irregular heartbeat also vastly increases your risk for stroke, blood clots and heart failure, per NIDDK.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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There on the round expanse of polished, inlaid pebble, dozens of men and women are mingling, spike heels clacking on the irregular surface, ordering drinks from tuxedoed bartenders, soaking up this dreamlike atmosphere.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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There are even grief counselors and social workers who specialize in sudden loss.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Fans were devastated by news of Morrison’s sudden and unexpected death at age 27.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Episodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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