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Recent Examples of subplot
The subplot will be a fascinating one to watch for a team that needs a fast regular-season start and has real external expectations for the first time in quite a while.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Kim Ro-sa and Sang-wol’s love story One of the major subplots in Our Unwritten Seoul concerns Kim Ro-sa (Won Mi-kyung), an older woman who runs a restaurant in the block KFMC wants to develop.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 30 June 2025
Its set pieces remain impressively staged, and the intriguing subplots regarding the tournament’s mysterious creation—including the ongoing search for the island on which the event takes place—pick up after being sidelined in Season 2.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
Charlotte’s power play failures became the subplot that derailed its title hopes.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Kim Ro-sa and Sang-wol’s love story One of the major subplots in Our Unwritten Seoul concerns Kim Ro-sa (Won Mi-kyung), an older woman who runs a restaurant in the block KFMC wants to develop.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 30 June 2025
Its set pieces remain impressively staged, and the intriguing subplots regarding the tournament’s mysterious creation—including the ongoing search for the island on which the event takes place—pick up after being sidelined in Season 2.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
Charlotte’s power play failures became the subplot that derailed its title hopes.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subplot
Noun
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The songs, the plot, the characters — the performances are first rate, but the actors depend deeply on the movie’s performances to inform their own — and of course the DeLorean.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Though plot details for Wake Up Dead Man remain tightly under wraps, audiences can expect the return of the shrewd detective parsing through yet another murderous mystery.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Noun
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In addition, citizenship can be revoked if an individual commits certain actions, including treason, serving in a foreign military engaged in hostilities against the U.S., or renouncing citizenship.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Shame about past actions, biases, or lack of knowledge is understandable.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Douglas also shared some stories from Cuckoo’s Nest, including ones about Nicholson.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
5 July 2025
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“Subplot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subplot. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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