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Recent Examples of semifinal
Remember, Texas prioritized limiting Jeremiah Smith when these teams met in last year's CFP semifinal.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 27 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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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 27 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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The betting pick is that Silva will win this fight via knockout to keep the Fighting Nerds championship hopes alive.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to Path to Playoff , the USA TODAY Sports newsletter covering all things college football and the chase for this year's national championship.—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bolt was confident in Jamaica’s chances to go 1-2 in the final.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Norwegian was beaten by Great Britain’s Josh Kerr in the 1,500m World Championship final.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 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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On the next play from scrimmage, Christian Alarcon intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Philly defensive lineman, Jalen Carter, spit at Dallas quarterback, Dak Prescott, and was tossed from the game before the first play from scrimmage.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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After dinner, many guests migrate to the aft and sun decks for a nightcap under the stars.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This wasn’t a greatest hits set — that would come, more or less, in the nightcap — but rather a chance for Browne to play what sure came across as the music that is currently resonating in his heart.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifinal. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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