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Recent Examples of semifinal
The 2024-25 Champions League semifinals continue on Wednesday with an intriguing matchup between Inter Milan and Barcelona.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
The Golden State Warriors are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since 2023.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Seven contenders made it through the semifinals, each receiving $2 million to advance their research.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Until today, Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, hadn’t reached a semifinal at a 1000-level tournament this season.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
The Golden State Warriors are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since 2023.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
Seven contenders made it through the semifinals, each receiving $2 million to advance their research.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Until today, Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, hadn’t reached a semifinal at a 1000-level tournament this season.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifinal
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The five-star prospect attended Chatsworth High School in L.A. and led his team to the final of the Division II championships.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Flair and Rodriguez have 15 world championships between them, though Flair has 14 of them.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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On college campuses, spring is often a sunny time: finals are finished, and commencement festivities begin.—
Robert Costa,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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The Gondoliers’ No. 1 tandem swept its four matches to punctuate a perfect season and lead Venice to its first girls’ beach volleyball team championship, one that was capped by a 3-0 shutout of Taft in the finals.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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When: 3-6:30 p.m. Cost: $65 for non-members, $50 for members, $75 day of event Dress in your finest derby attire and head to Derby Days 2k25, hosted by Young Affiliates of The Mint.—
Denise Casalez,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
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One division will be for traditional style cars weighing under 5 ounces and another for exhibition class cars weighing more than 5 ounces, according to the derby’s online registration form.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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His 25 scrimmage touchdowns were the fourth-most in college football, only five behind Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Those strong initial impressions continued at FSU’s first spring scrimmage, where Norvell told reporters that Sperry made lengthy scoring passes to Willy Suarez and Elijah Moore with a pass rush on both.—
Joey Knight,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2025
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Once the pasta dishes have been devoured, Beckham avoids sweet desserts or nightcaps.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2025
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The nightcap of the doubleheader will feature Duke and Houston, with a scheduled start time of 7:49 p.m. (ET).—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifinal. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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