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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
Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The one start in that sequence for Marc-Andre Fleury was his final game against the Penguins on March 9.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
In today’s games, Florida meets Tennessee in the SEC final, while Michigan faces Wisconsin for the Big Ten crown.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
His Drake teams won at least 20 games each year, including 25 or more in each of his final four seasons.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The one start in that sequence for Marc-Andre Fleury was his final game against the Penguins on March 9.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
Earlier in January, Reilly Opelka had to call it quits in the Brisbane International final after just 13 minutes of play.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 16 Mar. 2025
In today’s games, Florida meets Tennessee in the SEC final, while Michigan faces Wisconsin for the Big Ten crown.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for final
Adjective
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Jockey Flavien Prat road John Hancock last race but stays aboard Rapture here.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Former First-Round Pick Linebacker in Blockbuster Trade With Titans The Ravens received their picks for losing Patrick Queen, Jadeveon Clowney, Geno Stone, and Kevin Zeitler in free agency last offseason, which makes their success this past season more impressive.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As some of America’s biggest and most recognizable companies, CEOs and boards of directors continue to speak out for and against certain social and geopolitical issues—particularly DEI —consumers have begun to draw their own conclusions about how these actions will affect them and their families.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, O’Neill Burke’s early policy announcements have been more typical of a tough-on-crime approach, pledging to automatically seek pretrial detention for certain offenses and directing prosecutors to seek prison sentences in every felony case involving machine gun-type weapons.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 2023, Coronado pushed the Falcons to the brink in the Open semifinals, falling 15-14 in the final.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Who gets to face Auburn in the South Region semifinals is the biggest question in this region.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After undergoing numerous tests, she was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and was advised to take control of her health in preparation for future attempts at pregnancy.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Today, the state regularly makes international headlines for its controversial nuclear program and missile tests that rattle nearby countries.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Mar. 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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Those fuel costs resulted in a 3 percent increase in total costs per ground package on a sequential basis, and kept the costs relatively stable on a year-over-year basis.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2025
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Learning the art and science of how to keep these boats stable is a work in progress.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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A lot of things have always really celebrated the shell, the man in Black, the stats, the championships, the wins, the success, the whole persona.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Brother Rice will take on two-time defending state champion DePaul Prep (32-4), a 39-25 winner over Chatham Glenwood, at 6 p.m. Saturday in the championship game.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Healthcare providers use exams, imaging tests, and biopsies to diagnose ovarian cancer.—
Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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These are the sections used to measure your score on the exam.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Final.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/final. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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