semi·fi·nal
ˌse-mē-ˈfī-nᵊl 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
1
: being next to the last in an elimination tournament
2
: of or participating in a semifinal
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Russell Lewis, NPR, 21 Sep. 2025
Brindley was a little late getting ready for a Big Ten tournament semifinal matchup with archrival Ohio State.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The winner meets either Santa Margarita or Edison in the semifinals.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Wilson's Aces continue their romp through the WNBA playoffs with a semifinal matchup that begins Sunday against the Indiana Fever.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 21 Sep. 2025
Brindley was a little late getting ready for a Big Ten tournament semifinal matchup with archrival Ohio State.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
The team lost in the semifinals of the Champions Cup, the Round of 16 of the Club World Cup, and the final of the Leagues Cup.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The winner meets either Santa Margarita or Edison in the semifinals.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semifinal. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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1 of 2 adjective
semi·fi·nal
ˌsem-i-ˈfīn-ᵊl
1
: coming before the final round in a tournament
2
: of or taking part in a semifinal
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