finals

noun

Definition of finalsnext
plural of final
1
as in semifinals

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as in exams

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  1. exams
  2. championships
  3. nationals
  4. investigations
Noun
  • Practicing good oral hygiene and getting regular dental exams can help prevent infections like pericoronitis.
    Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Huffman was involved in a 2019 college admissions scandal involving entrance exams.
    Danny Horn, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of exams
Noun
  • Thomas’ win in the NCAA swimming championships provoked particular ire.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • For more than 80 years, the once-successful Red Sox failed to win any championships.
    Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of championships
Noun
  • Adams is facing five federal counts of bribery, corruption, wire fraud and soliciting and accepting donations from foreign nationals.
    Mark Morales, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • If space allows, other nationals will also be allowed to join.
    Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of nationals
Noun
  • Cruise will now need to cooperate with government investigations, implement a Safety Compliance Program, and provide annual reports to the US Attorney’s Office.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Williams’ death has never been publicly reported and there are no records of on-the-job investigations at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment or the state Department of Public Health and Environment.
    Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of investigations
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