1
as in last
following all others of the same kind in order or time
this will be my final order
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2
as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
the wedding date is final
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as in semifinal
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Recent Examples of final
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 July 2025
As recent examples, Guerin pointed to in-season trades for Mikko Rantanen, who helped Dallas advance to the conference finals last season, and Vegas acquiring Jack Eichel and Mark Stone in different deals before winning the Stanley Cup in 2023, among others.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
Lastly, in the final episode before Eben Novy-Williams’ return, the hosts talk hockey—from new labor peace to the potential for rising southern powers in collegiate hockey.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
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Adjective
In the playoffs, New York made it to the conference finals for the first time in 25 years.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 2 July 2025
As recent examples, Guerin pointed to in-season trades for Mikko Rantanen, who helped Dallas advance to the conference finals last season, and Vegas acquiring Jack Eichel and Mark Stone in different deals before winning the Stanley Cup in 2023, among others.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025
Noun
Suge Knight recalled his final moments by 2Pac’s side in September 1996 while chatting from behind bars with People in a story published Tuesday (July 1).
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025
Lastly, in the final episode before Eben Novy-Williams’ return, the hosts talk hockey—from new labor peace to the potential for rising southern powers in collegiate hockey.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for final
Adjective
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The Padres begin the day a half-game out of the NL’s last wild-card spot.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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One more to try for a girl and that would be their last.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Keep in mind that buckwheat can cause allergic reactions in certain people (especially in Asian countries), particularly if eaten frequently or in large amounts.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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However, Flow Space may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
14 July 2025
Noun
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El Tri advanced with a 1-0 win over Honduras in the semifinals, a match defined by Raúl Jiménez’s poise in the box and a back line that bent but didn’t break.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Freese grabbed the spotlight in the shootout win over the Central Americans in the semifinals after the team played to a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Cook Elementary has experienced improved test scores.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Run a speed test online to see what your current speeds are.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The president further argues that lower rates will make financing the ever-increasing federal debt cheaper, a factor which does not play into the Fed’s statutory dual mandate of ensuring maximum sustainable employment and stable prices.—
Ron Insana,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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His early stardom never quite translated into a stable senior career as opportunities dried up in a system overflowing with talent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The Heat, which went 6-0 in Las Vegas and won the summer league championship last year, will play its second of at least five games in Las Vegas this year on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Typically, teams will visit the White House after winning a championship to celebrate with the president.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Typically, groin strains are diagnosed through a history and physical exam.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Spring gave way to the end of the semester and exams and all that.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Final.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/final. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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