Definition of finitenext
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Recent Examples of finite Intelligence may become abundant, but the physical world remains stubbornly finite. — Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 It was conceded that the catalogue of brews outmatched the finite power of the liver. — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026 On one hand, the aggressive expansion of data centers is intensifying competition for finite resources like land and water, putting them in direct conflict with agricultural land use in certain regions. — CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026 Tellingly, what Jesus chose to leave at that moment of crisis was not a physical place, but the merciless, finite concept of life presented by the prospect of being unjustly killed. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
  • Understanding their signals could eventually help people whose illness or limited mobility makes exercise difficult.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This reduces computational requirements, allowing the system to operate on a moving robot with limited processing resources.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The work would remain visible to the public, with a closer view available to authorized poll watchers and others permitted in the restricted area.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For organizations that value predictable tools—particularly in regulated industries or restricted environments—that stability is part of the appeal.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • That gave the team an additional visual reference during one of neurosurgery’s most confined operating environments.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 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
  • So, while there’s no immediate sense of urgency for Willis, there should definitely be a definite sense of urgency for Willis, if that makes, well, sense.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The film also led Cinequest’s rankings for converting advance audience interest into definite theatrical viewing intention among 55 titles distributed by members of independent distributors association Adicine.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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