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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Tim Ellis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Leading by example After a loss in the team’s first ever semifinal of the NAC West Division Championship against SUNY Cobleskill, Sinaman-Daniel is now looking forward to next season.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
The Spartans will take on Methuen/Tewksbury in the semifinals for a chance to book a trip to TD Garden.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
After India beat Australia by four wickets in the semifinal, tickets to the showpiece sold out at the 25,000 capacity Emirates venue within 40 minutes.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Leading by example After a loss in the team’s first ever semifinal of the NAC West Division Championship against SUNY Cobleskill, Sinaman-Daniel is now looking forward to next season.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
Fairmont Prep plays host to Windward in the semifinals on Saturday.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025
The Spartans will take on Methuen/Tewksbury in the semifinals for a chance to book a trip to TD Garden.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semifinal. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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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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