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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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as in test
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Recent Examples of final
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
The league is coming off a thrilling finals that saw the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx in a decisive Game 5.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
Despite his final appearance in the main series ending in 1987, Doctor 7 appeared in the 1996 TV film, handing over the reigns to Paul McGann.
7.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Noun
The Rush were a powerhouse in the mid-2010s, winning titles in 2015, 2016, and 2018, and narrowly missing a four-peat with a finals loss in 2017.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
The league is coming off a thrilling finals that saw the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx in a decisive Game 5.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for final
Adjective
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If one looks at government yields since the end of last year, a different picture emerges.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Peso Pluma returned after an abrupt cancellation last year due to weather conditions, and Shakira delivered a two-hour set that concluded with a fireworks over the city’s skyline.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The court also ordered the Trump administration to remove the tariffs within 10 days, including a 25% tariff on certain goods from Canada and Mexico.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Seven days after the murders, Johnson & Johnson received an extortion letter threatening that more people would be poisoned if certain demands were not met.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Chicago team Mabrey joined was only a season removed from its first WNBA Championship and reached the semifinals for a second straight year in 2022.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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Timothée Chalamet, the A-list actor and New York native who was courtside throughout the Eastern Conference semifinals, was spotted celebrating with fellow Knicks fans after the victory.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The test works by measuring proteins beta-amyloid and p-tau217, which are believed to be hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The test cleared by the FDA is likely to attract a much broader audience.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Having stabilized their bank balances and secured pay rises, consumers are now spending in anticipation of a more stable interest rate and price environment, according to the economist.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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The component loadout is good for the price, with 16GB of RAM making multi-tasking smooth and stable.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The final two teams then play in a best-of-three series for the national championship.—
Lauren Merola,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Poly will play Warren for the Division 4 championship.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The future telescope’s resolution should be high enough to pass a no-glasses eye exam in New York City if the chart of letters were placed in Los Angeles.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
28 May 2025
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The 19-year-old underwent an exam at a hospital and Gray’s DNA was found on her, according to prosecutors.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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“Final.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/final. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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