1
as in limited
having a limit
our nation's natural resources are abundant, but they are also finite
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2
as in restricted
having distinct or certain limits
we have a finite number of options to consider
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Recent Examples of finite
Combat vehicles carry finite electrical generation capacity, and adding sensor suites, processors, and actuators draws from the same bus that powers communications, thermal imaging, and other mission-critical systems.
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Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The only rocket in Amazon’s stable of launchers with any flight history was ULA’s Atlas V, with a finite number of remaining launches due to its impending retirement.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Simulations are not opinions Pollsters have long used statistical models to generalize results from a finite number of replies.
—Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
That said, our universe is gigantic, and light travels at a finite speed.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
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Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The only rocket in Amazon’s stable of launchers with any flight history was ULA’s Atlas V, with a finite number of remaining launches due to its impending retirement.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Simulations are not opinions Pollsters have long used statistical models to generalize results from a finite number of replies.
—Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
That said, our universe is gigantic, and light travels at a finite speed.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
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Super Bowl veteran Matthew Stafford, on the verge of his 18th season, will get limited snaps in the offseason, leaving Bennett and Simpson to take additional first-team snaps.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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While the numbers of comedies on the ballot stayed almost level with last year (up very slightly to 71 from 69), dramas dropped from 126 in 2025 to 110 this year, and limited/anthology series are down to 31, from 44 last year.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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The United States of America undertakes to make fully available for use the frozen or restricted funds and assets of the Islamic Republic of Iran.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Actually Announced About Peptides Kennedy’s announcement covered peptides the FDA moved to Category 2 in late 2023, a restricted status that effectively pulled them off compounding pharmacy shelves.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Darker colors like charcoal or slate gray absorb light and can make a kitchen feel more confined.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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From indie shorts and arthouse features to 3D family-friendly blockbusters, Canada’s presence this year is a definite sign of a resilient animation industry.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Despite that, her royal status has come with one definite perk.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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