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midterms

noun

plural of midterm
as in boards

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  1. boards
  2. exams
  3. tests
  4. finals
Noun
  • The 72-year-old sits on three boards and routinely takes up temporary retail jobs.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Along with the speeches and various vendors, chess boards will be available.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of boards
Noun
  • Simmons reportedly visited Sacramento last week, undergoing a battery of in-depth medical exams, an on-court workout, and meetings with coach Doug Christie and other members of the organization.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • However, growth on STAAR exams is similar to that of peer campuses, the study found.
    — Samuel O’Neal September 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of exams
Noun
  • Competing in a Grand Tour is one of sport’s toughest endurance tests.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Both Jean and Vivian, through swab tests, give samples of their DNA.
    — Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of tests
Noun
  • That increases to five for the quarter-finals, six for the semi-finals and eight for the final, which also includes the third-place play-off.
    — Holly Shand, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Boston has hosted community watch parties in other neighborhoods including Dorchester, Boston Common and East Boston, and more watch parties are planned for both the semi-finals and the July 19 final.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Definition of finals
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