1
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
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2025
More takeaways from Dallas as the Stars await a conference finals rematch.
—Sam Settleman, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Adjective
Despite his final appearance in the main series ending in 1987, Doctor 7 appeared in the 1996 TV film, handing over the reigns to Paul McGann.
7.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Noun
Throw in the development of Harley on defense, and the Stars are built for this run to advance beyond the Western Conference finals.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2025
More takeaways from Dallas as the Stars await a conference finals rematch.
—Sam Settleman, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for final
Adjective
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Clara Adams, a sophomore at North Salinas High School, crossed the finish line first at last Saturday’s meet and immediately ran to her father, David Adams, to celebrate.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Musk first announced his support for Trump shortly after the then-candidate was nearly assassinated on stage at a Pennsylvania rally last July.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Seven days after the murders, Johnson & Johnson received an extortion letter threatening that more people would be poisoned if certain demands were not met.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The breathless, mad-cap win in the semifinals against Barça – finally ending 7-6 on aggregate after Acerbi’s stoppage-time equalizer and Davide Frattesi’s extra-time winner – will be remembered as one of the great nights in the club’s history.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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But the Longhorns could not get past Ohio State in the semifinals.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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In Everyday Work Mission statements sound good, but the real test is whether anyone can see them in action.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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During the test, the H1 was tethered by its head for safety, a common practice during public demonstrations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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This release is aimed at fixing some problems that cropped up in an earlier Gemini Pro update, and the word is, this version will become a stable release that comes to the Gemini app for everyone to use.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 June 2025
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Now, investors looking for stable returns may want to consider diversified investment alternatives such as the Trefis High Quality portfolio, which has showcased impressive performance, yielding over 91% returns since its inception.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Chen did walk four, hit four batters and only struck out one, but the senior allowed only one hit and no runs, paving the way to a championship.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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While there's no denying the Eagles have the personnel to capture another championship, going out and doing it is an entirely different story.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The 19-year-old underwent an exam at a hospital and Gray’s DNA was found on her, according to prosecutors.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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The future telescope’s resolution should be high enough to pass a no-glasses eye exam in New York City if the chart of letters were placed in Los Angeles.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
28 May 2025
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“Final.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/final. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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