play-off

noun

Definition of play-offnext
as in championship

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for play-off
  1. championship
  2. semifinal
  3. final
  4. derby
Noun
  • The dynamic rushing attack, which uses misdirection and some of the more creative play designs in college football, has led Army to its most successful season in years – including its first conference championship in school history.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Is there going to be more of an increase and delivery on the championship series, the super fights, is there a chance that the regular season will be expanded in any way?
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of championship
Noun
  • The Tigers are 1-4 in semifinals, beginning with a 1990 loss to Cardinal Gibbons.
    Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Even newish presenter Alison Hammond, who has found her footing as the sunny circle to veteran Noel Fielding’s offbeat line, turned personal a moment, delivering a pep talk about positive thinking to keep pediatric nurse Georgie Grasso from quitting the semifinal.
    Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of semifinal
Noun
  • In his first six seasons with the Galaxy, the team finished first in the conference four times, won Supporters’ Shield, U.S. Open Cup and CONCACAF Champions League titles and played in three MLS Cup finals.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In 2024, the cumulative cost of LPGA Qualifying reached $5,500 per player for those advancing to finals.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of final
Noun
  • The Manchester derby takes place later today with both clubs in a state of flux.
    Sam Lee, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Stops along the way include the restaurant where promoter Leo A. Seltzer drew up the plan for the sport of roller derby, the former homes of defunct roller rinks, roller skate factories and the Montgomery Ward mail-order warehouse where employees traversed the large space wearing skates.
    Sylvan Lebrun, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of derby
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