semifinal

noun

Definition of semifinalnext
as in play-off

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Recent Examples of semifinal Even with that stat, the odds of both teams scoring in the semifinal are virtually a toss-up. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 12 July 2026 Their itinerary includes eight matches in New Jersey, plus a quarterfinal in Miami and a semifinal in Atlanta. — Meline Rosales mike Winters, CNBC, 5 July 2026 Sciver-Brunt and former skipper Heather Knight rescued England from 23-3 with a 133-run partnership — the highest ever in a World Cup knockout match — to set South Africa a forbidding 170 target in The Oval semifinal. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 Still, his total offensive output (305 yards per game) was the same as his Heisman campaign, and the ‘Noles were undefeated before losing to Oregon and the quarterback noted above in a CFP semifinal. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for semifinal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifinal
  1. play-off
  2. championship
  3. final
  4. derby
  5. scrimmage
  6. nightcap
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of play-off
Noun
  • Between two championship matches and a Casino Gauntlet match, there were major stakes throughout the night that could shape AEW's summer of 2026.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Williams pulls even with Steffi Graf for the most major championships in the Open era, which began in 1968.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of championship
Noun
  • The defending Wimbledon champion dominated 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, to reach his second straight Wimbledon final.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Spain is set to face France in Dallas on Tuesday with a shot at the World Cup final on the line.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Definition of final
Noun
  • Mexico vs England should be compelling on so many levels, but the Iberian derby could be a classic.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • However, black leather derby shoes and an oversized flab bag hit the on-trend accessories notes, creating a fresh feel.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of derby
Noun
  • With three fewer appearances, Worthy’s production dipped from 742 scrimmage yards as a rookie to 619 in 2025.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • Putting too much stock in the three-on-three scrimmage isn’t entirely fair to these prospects or the development process.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of scrimmage
Noun
  • Dinner, a full theatrical production and a nightcap can all be enjoyed within the resort, with no need to navigate Manila traffic after the curtain call.
    — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The nightcap for this dance party of an album takes an honest look at the unforeseen pitfalls and points where success was not a certainty.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of nightcap

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