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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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Recent Examples of final
Caden Senn, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Suarez was still out, suspended for the third and final game of his three-game ban for his involvement in the post-match brawl at the Leagues Cup final against Seattle.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
As soon as Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos misfired on a final-second heave into the end zone, the Cavaliers’ faithful immediately rushed onto the field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The final of the Commanders' young offensive scorers struck near the end of the fourth quarter, as 2024 third-round pick McCaffrey drove in a 43-yard touchdown that secured Washington's 41-24 win.
—Caden Senn, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Suarez was still out, suspended for the third and final game of his three-game ban for his involvement in the post-match brawl at the Leagues Cup final against Seattle.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
The weapon can protect ships against ballistic missiles in their final phase of flight.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
As soon as Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos misfired on a final-second heave into the end zone, the Cavaliers’ faithful immediately rushed onto the field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for final
Adjective
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Stewart made three appearances on a minor-league rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City last week and joined the Dodgers in Arizona for the series against the Diamondbacks.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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So Instacart is reviewing orders from last October to see what might be filling trick-or-treaters’ bags across the country this year.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some states have laws that require safe storage of guns at all times or in certain circumstances, such as living with someone under age 16 or someone who isn’t legally allowed to own or possess a gun.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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And faculty worry that teaching certain subject matter and texts might offend students and, if students complain, lead to administrative sanctions.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Last season, Auburn racked up a program-record 32 wins, reaching its second national semifinal.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
22 Sep. 2025
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Wilson and Collier may yet face off the in the WNBA finals, with the Lynx set to begin their own best-of-five semifinal against the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Bears have a week off to savor this thrilling win before preparing for the next test.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Across the education system, from pre-k to college, smaller class sizes have been a wish for students and teachers alike with numerous studies finding more individualized learning boosts test scores and attendance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 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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One of the beneficiaries of this movement was Europe , where investors saw a stable but undervalued market.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cruz confirmed one victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition, another in stable condition, and the third had minor injuries.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Maybe this is the flip side of – or payback for – October of 2024, when the Dodgers’ starting pitching was decimated but the work of their bullpen propelled them to a World Series championship.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to Path to Playoff, the USA TODAY Sports newsletter covering all things college football and the chase for this year's national championship.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Panthers’ special teams unit went from being the top of the class to bombing a big exam.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Others were related to the actual content of the courses, such as a school that used a curriculum that included inaccurate information about permissible blood-alcohol levels for drivers and another school that provided students with answers to final exam questions in advance.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Final.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/final. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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