Thesaurus results for SEMIFINAL

semifinal

noun

Definition of semifinal

as in play-off

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Recent Examples of semifinal The only other meeting between the Bison and Hornets was in 1988, in an NCAA Division II national semifinal, won by North Dakota State, 42-20. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026 In 2024, the teams faced off in a CFP semifinal, which the Buckeyes won 28-14 on their way to the championship. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Moore ended last season with 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions as the Ducks made it to the College Football Playoff semifinal before losing, once again, to Indiana. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026 Reaching the semifinal at Wimbledon in July also gave Djokovic hope of one day winning that record-breaking 25th major singles title. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for semifinal

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Noun

Sullivan’s output has reignited Philadelphia, with 10 wins and two draws from their 12 post-World Cup matches propelling them from the bottom of the Eastern Conference into a play-off position with seven regular-season games to go.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Following the qualifying and play-off rounds, seven clubs survived to join the 29 squads that qualified in advance.

— Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of play-off

Noun

Though Ohtani’s arrival kicked off the Dodgers’ back-to-back championships, this isn’t his first time slumping in the postseason.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
In just the last two years, the team won back-to-back championships and ranked among the league’s top three most expensive payrolls.

— Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of championship

Noun

Ward was hired ahead of the 2023 season and led the Longhorns to a regional final that year.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026
Indeed, that very evening marked the final of a seven-night run at the original Fillmore, and sharing the stage with the spirit of the band comes in multiple vessels.

— Benjy Eisen, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of final

Noun

In a departure from the typical tux, George sported a navy suit, adding a bow tie and a crisp white button-down, along with some black leather derby shoes.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Oct. 2026
Mexico head coach Rafael Márquez had made a point on Friday that his players would be ready for the international derby.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of derby

Noun

As usual, Bijan Robinson had a nice night at the office, tallying over 100 yards from scrimmage, while wide receiver Drake London led the team with seven catches and 118 yards.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Temple's Ajani Sheppard connected with JoJo Bermudez for a 79-yard touchdown on the next play from scrimmage to tie it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of scrimmage

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And Trifecta, an elegant ground-floor lobby bar specializing in mixology, is a fantastic place for a nightcap.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
After a day spent getting your steps in at Regent’s Park or boutique hopping in South Ken, there’s nothing better than a long soak in a roll top tub and a fireside nightcap in the lounge.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of nightcap

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