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Recent Examples of subplot
The entire harassment subplot is underdeveloped, taking a back seat to typical medical drama.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
Too many of the subplots feel entirely detached from one another.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The film’s unusual backdrop, unresolved subplots and dream-sequence fakeouts are ultimately all distractions from a story that doesn’t make much sense.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The Irving and Dylan subplots both wound up underfed because so much time was being devoted to other issues, including two episodes late in the season where neither character appeared at all.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
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Barry Levitt, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
Too many of the subplots feel entirely detached from one another.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The film’s unusual backdrop, unresolved subplots and dream-sequence fakeouts are ultimately all distractions from a story that doesn’t make much sense.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The Irving and Dylan subplots both wound up underfed because so much time was being devoted to other issues, including two episodes late in the season where neither character appeared at all.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subplot
Noun
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This revelation sparks a revenge plot on his end to steal even more business from Staten and put his ranch in jeopardy.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Little is known about the story at this point, though recurring rumors are pointing to Jedi (or at least Force-sensitive characters) being a big part of the plot, even if the movie isn't a direct follow-up to the sequel trilogy.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Cavaliers played Herro aggressively, denying him the ball and working to keep him out of the Heat’s offensive actions.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Tips for finding shelter during a tornado According to the NWS, rapid action is key to staying safe during a tornado.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This story contains details from the season finale of The Pitt on Max.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Subplot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subplot. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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