semi·fi·nal
ˌse-mē-ˈfī-nᵊl 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
1
: being next to the last in an elimination tournament
2
: of or participating in a semifinal
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
In the 2023 season, however, the Panthers stunned the Eagles in a regional semifinal playoff game, overcoming a 10-point deficit in the final five minutes.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The Lynx are scheduled to play Game 4 of their semifinals series on Sunday.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The final day of the Ryder Cup along with two WNBA semifinal games provide new players with even more opportunities today.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
In the 2023 season, however, the Panthers stunned the Eagles in a regional semifinal playoff game, overcoming a 10-point deficit in the final five minutes.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
The China Opens continues Tuesday, with the women’s quarterfinals and the men’s semifinals.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The Lynx are scheduled to play Game 4 of their semifinals series on Sunday.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semifinal. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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semi·fi·nal
ˌsem-i-ˈfīn-ᵊl
1
: coming before the final round in a tournament
2
: of or taking part in a semifinal
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