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as in thriller
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Recent Examples of photo finish
That’s because his slam dunk captured the Nuggets to a series-tying Game 4 win in a photo finish, 101-99 over the Clippers, on Saturday.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2025
Mystik Dan wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in a photo finish
Mystik Dan win by less than a nose over Sierra Leone to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Following another photo finish and impressive run from one of its series’ best, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the venue that produced one of the most compelling finishes in motorsports history a year ago.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2025
His race against Gilgeous-Alexander for a fourth MVP crown might be hurtling toward a photo finish.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2025
Mystik Dan wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in a photo finish
Mystik Dan win by less than a nose over Sierra Leone to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Following another photo finish and impressive run from one of its series’ best, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the venue that produced one of the most compelling finishes in motorsports history a year ago.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2025
His race against Gilgeous-Alexander for a fourth MVP crown might be hurtling toward a photo finish.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for photo finish
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Need inspiration for choosing the right thriller, fillers, and spillers for your garden?—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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Remember, the Pacers needed six 3s in about five minutes from Aaron Nesmith in Game 1 against New York just to set up Haliburton’s previous thriller.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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But they were forced to report a dead heat under the rules established by the ski federation.—
Arthur Daemmrich,
The Conversation,
14 Mar. 2025
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As of this writing the Giants (17-10) are in a dead heat for first in the NL West with the Padres (17-9) and Dodgers (16-10), all three of whom have won more games than any of the three division leaders in the American League.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2025
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With their series now tied, the Yankees and Guardians will play a rubber match on Thursday night.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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More: Trump erupts when asked about 'TACO trade' ― a new nickname mocking his tariff approach There are some skid marks where the rubber has met the road.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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They are packed with fluff, and each toy features a squeaker and super-soft fuzz.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The lone conference win came against USC, a 29-28 squeaker.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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After the sudden death of her father, Carrie is forced to enter public high school.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
2 June 2025
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The show marks Liam Payne's final project before his sudden death in October 2024 at age 31.—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Directed by Nelicia Low, the suspenser follows a young fencer struggling with keeping his secret crush on a fellow fencer from his homophobic mother.—
Vivienne Chow,
Variety,
17 May 2022
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On the other hand, the story introduces fictional characters and elements that give it the air of a suspenser, exactly the sort for which Harris is so popular.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2022
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Wilders’ decision comes days after conservative Karol Nawrocki was announced the winner of Poland’s weekend presidential runoff election, a victory that suggests that Poland will likely take a more populist and nationalist path under its new president, who was backed by President Trump.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Karol Nawrocki, presidential candidate for the Law and Justice Party, following the Polish presidential runoff election on June 1, 2025, in Warsaw, Poland.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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The team that started 5-0 while dominating Major League Rugby has slipped up down the stretch, losing matches like last week’s nail-biter at Seattle.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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For the Bengals, the Ravens matchup has been a tough one: Cincinnati has lost each of the past three games, including last year’s nail-biter, 35-34.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Photo finish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/photo%20finish. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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