1
as in limited
having a limit
our nation's natural resources are abundant, but they are also finite
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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
The answer is that the information the demon collects and stores about the molecular motions will eventually fill up its finite memory.
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Quanta Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
These tools’ field of view is still finite.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
And a Universe that reached a finite maximum temperature that’s well below the Planck scale; as opposed to one whose maximum temperature reached all the way up to that energy scale.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
The easiest way to make a finite line infinite is to bend it into a circle.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Quanta Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
These tools’ field of view is still finite.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
And a Universe that reached a finite maximum temperature that’s well below the Planck scale; as opposed to one whose maximum temperature reached all the way up to that energy scale.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025
The easiest way to make a finite line infinite is to bend it into a circle.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for finite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
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The wide on-ramp into the data means that everyone from researchers, journalists, and policymakers to healthcare providers, community leaders, and families on the frontlines of the crisis can all make informed decisions about where limited resources might be best directed.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Vigna makes no apologies for keeping production extremely limited to focus on innovation, customer service and cachet.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Leroy and his friend Pauly Russo (Rudy Mancuso) immediately notice the numerous restricted areas, which appear to interfere with sacred Indigenous grounds.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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The process typically lasts only a few minutes per sheep and is done at least once a year to prevent health complications such as overheating, flystrike, and restricted movement caused by excess wool growth.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Seniors Caroline Gamez and Mee Muldoon said this year’s trail is more confined — exclusively in the theater department — and hopefully spookier.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Termites live in a very confined environment with ideal growth conditions for various microbes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ares a very high 71%+ definite recommend, the 18-24 set gave it the lowest of any demographic at 44%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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His father, who was a traveling salesman and former amateur goalkeeper, carried definite expectations, Klopp added.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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