Definition of finitenext
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Recent Examples of finite Wendorf argues that humans, particularly high-performing leaders, often squander their finite energy through people-pleasing, unproductive rumination, and worrying about external opinions, leading to burnout. Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Visit Sacramento did offer a lottery system wherein a finite number of people could potentially win a spot at the table. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Andropause is a slow, decades-long decline in testosterone that some men barely notice, while menopause is a finite process that ends female reproductive function typically between ages 45 and 55. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 The horror showrunner doesn’t see this particular adaptation as a finite story. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for finite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
  • Another season of limited minutes and the potential for a big sale could plummet.
    Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The unions offered limited press coverage at the start of the event before the doors close.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Shareholders of the electric vehicle maker last November approved a restricted stock plan that the company valued at $158 billion.
    Ross Kerber, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As predicted, the seasonally restricted Dining Out NYC has been but a shadow of its year-round predecessor.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Roughly the size of a large dog and weighing more than 110 pounds (50 kilograms), the quadruped robot is designed to navigate industrial facilities that include staircases, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • Many are confident that a deal will soon be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even if there is no definite timeline.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Performance There’s a definite Jekyll-and-Hyde character about the way this new Amalfi Spider performs.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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