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as in last
following all others of the same kind in order or time
this will be my final order
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2
as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
the wedding date is final
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as in semifinal
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as in test
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Recent Examples of final
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
After acquiring Andrei Kuzmenko at the trade deadline, the Kings went on a tear, winning 17 of their final 22 games, averaging better than 3.7 goals a game.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
The Mavs didn’t make it to the postseason this year after Doncic brought the team to the finals last season.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Afterwards, final voting commences on August 18 and ends the night of August 27.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
After acquiring Andrei Kuzmenko at the trade deadline, the Kings went on a tear, winning 17 of their final 22 games, averaging better than 3.7 goals a game.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Noun
Vancouver will face a Mexican opponent in the June 1 final, either Tigres or Cruz Azul, which are tied 1-1 heading into their second leg Thursday.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
The Mavs didn’t make it to the postseason this year after Doncic brought the team to the finals last season.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for final
Adjective
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The company's Groom's Cake ice cream flavor won its Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament last year and will be available in stores beginning May 1, the ice cream maker said in a news release.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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McIntire was arrested in Massachusetts last month and faces federal charges in Missouri for allegedly using a homemade incendiary device to ignite the two electric vehicles on March 17.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Its level of finesse invites certain comparisons to Tatiana, the glittering Lincoln Center restaurant run by Kwame Onwuachi, another chef asserting the haute-cuisine artistry of food born of Black cultures.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Trump is also pushing the school to dismantle certain student organizations, such as the Palestinian Solidarity Committee — not to be confused with the Poodle Shaving Club, which was founded with the sole mission of promoting Jewish life on campus.—
Charlotte Y. Levy,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The Knicks will face the defending-champion Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Despite finding themselves down by seven with 2:35 left, New York ended the game on a 11-1 run to secure the victory and clinch the series 4-2 to move onto the Eastern Conference semifinals.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The average rating for these bread and butter pickle chips was almost an entire point higher than every other pickle in the test.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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It is called the ABC test because companies must meet three specific requirements: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Deployments to the region are a demonstration of Australia's resolve to support an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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This channels air from the front to underneath, then over the hood and windscreen to keep it stable.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Months 2-3: Following a gum graft, your periodontist may schedule additional exams or more frequent cleanings.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 May 2025
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Seo’s concierge service is priced at $500 per category of treatment: non-surgical skin care (including tightening treatments like Ultherapy), medical exams (like allergy and hearing tests), and beauty services (head spas, nails, massages).—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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“Final.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/final. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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