semifinals

noun

plural of semifinal
as in finals

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Recent Examples of semifinals Rhyne Howard scored 30 points to lead Vinyl past Laces and into the Unrivaled semifinals on Saturday, while Paige Bueckers’ 29 points led Breeze past Rose to secure its semifinal berth. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifinals
  1. finals
  2. championships
  3. nationals
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
Noun
  • Cal Poly ended the season with the men placing third in the Big West championships in Houston, setting six school records along the way.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
  • Riley envisioned a dynastic run after James won two NBA championships during his four seasons with the Heat.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of championships
Noun
  • Beijing — For the first time, two Chinese nationals have been awarded the prestigious Fields Medal for mathematics achievement – a win hailed across China as a milestone in the country’s bid to cement its role as a science and technology powerhouse.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Chinese nationals were awarded the prestigious Fields Medal for the first time, in the latest sign of the country’s growing academic prowess.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of nationals

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