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finals

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plural of final

Synonyms of finals

1 as in semifinals, play-offs

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for finals

nightcaps,
play-offs,
semifinals

championships,
nationals

derbies,
field days,
gymkhanas,
outings

battles,
conflicts,
scrimmages,
skirmishes,
struggles,
tugs-of-war,
tussles

biathlons,
decathlons,
heptathlons,
pentathlons,
triathlons

athletics,
sports

marathons,
races,
ultramarathons

bouts,
competitions,
contests,
events,
games,
matches,
matchups,
meets,
sweepstakes
(also sweep-stake),
tournaments,
tourneys

heats,
rounds,
runs,
sets

rallies,
volleys

2 as in tests, investigations

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for finals

examinations,
exams,
quizzes,
tests

inquiries,
interrogations,
investigations,
probes,
researches

checkups,
inspections,
reviews

boards,
midterms,
midyears

aptitude tests,
intelligence tests,
placement tests

pretests,
retests

auditions

catechisms

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“Finals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finals. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.

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