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Recent Examples of semifinal
Inter Miami is preparing…apparently with all hands on deck…to take on its fiercest MLS and state rival, Orlando City, in a Leagues Cup semifinal on Wednesday night.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Nehme’s rise coincided with the Pioneers’ best NCAA Tournament run since 2016 and a berth in the College Cup semifinals.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 23 Aug. 2025
Eight players, including six starters, are back from the team that won the DuPage Valley Conference title but lost to West Aurora in a 3A sectional semifinal.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The following year, Sinner reached his first Grand Slam semifinal before turning 22 and the finals of the elite ATP Finals, climbing to fourth in the world.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Nehme’s rise coincided with the Pioneers’ best NCAA Tournament run since 2016 and a berth in the College Cup semifinals.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 23 Aug. 2025
Eight players, including six starters, are back from the team that won the DuPage Valley Conference title but lost to West Aurora in a 3A sectional semifinal.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The following year, Sinner reached his first Grand Slam semifinal before turning 22 and the finals of the elite ATP Finals, climbing to fourth in the world.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifinal
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In great news, the Minnesota Lynx’s were the first team to clinch a play-off spot, a top spot at that.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Those placed ninth to 24th will square off across two-legged play-off ties to decide who joins those elite eight in the last 16.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Alcaraz and Sinner have combined for the last seven major championships and nine of the last 12.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Because Gateway cousin track New Hampshire kicks off the next round, and another cousin track, Phoenix, decides the championship.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Likewise the Wimbledon final, which Sinner took in four sets in an another good-but-not-great contest.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Alcaraz and Sinner trilogy in major finals began with an epic French Open final that came in at a whopping five hours and 29 minutes.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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A number of challenger firms have risen up in recent years to try to compete with Nielsen in the ratings derby, and as a strategic move some firms have promoted their deals with newer measurement firms like VideoAmp or iSpot.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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The hot dog derby is a staple at baseball games that began as a virtual dot on screens inside the stadium in the 1980s and 1990s, according to the Royals.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
30 Aug. 2025
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Mike Washington’s 53-yard touchdown run on the second play from scrimmage kickstarted the first quarter buzzsaw.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles were hit with a 15-yard penalty before the first snap from scrimmage, and the Cowboys scored on the opening drive on Javonte Williams’ 1-yard touchdown run.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Some things have held steady across the past two decades — Sunday is the all-day affair with afternoon slots and a nightcap; Monday and Thursday have standalone games.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Tucked below you’ll find Barlume Downstairs, a sexy cocktail hideaway that can turn a regular Tuesday into a fun nightcap with friends.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifinal. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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