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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
An episodic anthology would’ve cut down on the repetition within each installment and given David more space to craft storylines.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
24 June 2026
The streamer revealed new episodic artwork from episode one of The One Piece, WIT Studio’s remake of Eiichiro Oda’s long-running manga series.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
But the most promising augury for season two is that Widow’s Bay is old-school monster-of-the-week episodic television.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Each of the members has experience either directing episodic television or shadowing episodic directors on set.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Judy Berman,
Time,
24 June 2026
The streamer revealed new episodic artwork from episode one of The One Piece, WIT Studio’s remake of Eiichiro Oda’s long-running manga series.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
But the most promising augury for season two is that Widow’s Bay is old-school monster-of-the-week episodic television.
—
Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Each of the members has experience either directing episodic television or shadowing episodic directors on set.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for episodic
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Somdutta Singh, Founder and CEO of Assiduus Global, is a serial entrepreneur, investor and author.
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Unfortunately, photographs and footage from the 1976 ceremony are not clear enough to read the serial or part numbers off the arm assembly, and no one at the museum seems to remember or know which model the arm came from (if any).
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The only other competitors were the Anglo-French Concorde and the sporadic Soviet Tupolev Tu-144 program.
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Redevelopment in downtown Miami and the accidental discovery of the mysterious Miami Circle in 1998 have ushered in a quarter-century of sporadic but remarkable archaeological revelations.
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The workflow is designed specifically for serialized formats, with support for recurring characters, multi-episode continuity, and high-volume studio output – functions that generic AI video tools have not prioritized.
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The Syfy-channel TV show Channel Zero uses some of the best known of these fables as fodder for serialized storytelling.
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Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.
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This frequent, high-profile casting strategy, distinct from occasional star cameos, transforms 'Oh, Mary' into a dynamic, high-demand theatrical experience.
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Expanding its use displaces coal in Asia and supports the integration of intermittent renewables by providing flexible backup.
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Research has shown, for example, that intermittent fasting may be as effective as low-calorie diets for weight loss.
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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Small Holes One sign of snakes in your garden could be the sudden appearance of small holes that could be about the size of a small coin, or up to two inches.
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“Episodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episodic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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