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also episodical
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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
Spivak is being promoted from co-lead of Sony’s North American distribution group, which manages post-theatrical distribution of features and episodic programming in the region.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
While her book is at times fragmentary and episodic, marked by abrupt discontinuities, the cumulative effect is powerful, eloquently testifying to the horrific consequences of this conflict.
—Rebecca Donner, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The Narrow Road to the Deep North may be a series, but Kurzel pays little to no attention to the conventional episodic arc.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
But in gaming and in life, fixating on an episodic view of time—prophecies of rise and fall, cycles of malaise and renewal—can have a diminishing effect on the present.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
While her book is at times fragmentary and episodic, marked by abrupt discontinuities, the cumulative effect is powerful, eloquently testifying to the horrific consequences of this conflict.
—Rebecca Donner, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
The Narrow Road to the Deep North may be a series, but Kurzel pays little to no attention to the conventional episodic arc.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
But in gaming and in life, fixating on an episodic view of time—prophecies of rise and fall, cycles of malaise and renewal—can have a diminishing effect on the present.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodic
Adjective
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The serial killer's brother also turned a letter over to the police in which Jesperson confessed to a total of eight murders.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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That comedy, about a father who becomes a serial killer that sucks victims into his rectum, also plumbed an unserious premise for droll laughs and modest surprises.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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Peoples Gas has been onsite multiple times over the winter and identified the boiler exhaust flue as a potential source of the sporadic smell, district officials said.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Local media did sporadic stories about the local flooding, but there were endless reports about Western NC, including from national news outlets.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Roughly 164 were returned to non-pay intermittent status, while the rest were returned to paid administrative leave.—
Ashley Murray,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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The 2025 season opener in Australia was an intense race for all F1 teams considering the intermittent rainfall that led them to shift tire strategies according to the varying conditions.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Winds will increase during the afternoon hours, with occasional gusts to around 15 to 20 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
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Our expert take The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card is an affordable card that makes sense for the occasional Southwest traveler.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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They have been linked to declining sperm counts, irregular hormone levels, insulin resistance, and reproductive disorders in both men and women.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The symptoms of the condition include chest pain, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Your first thought as a near-retiree may be that a sudden recession will rob you of your retirement.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the viral video captures the unsettling reality of sudden turbulence, industry statistics highlight the overall safety of modern commercial flights.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Episodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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