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Recent Examples of finite The horror showrunner doesn’t see this particular adaptation as a finite story. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026 The total addressable market, while large, is finite — and international sales are likely to be constrained by the understandable preference for local vendors wherever national security is concerned. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 24 July 2026 In his continued research, and specifically in his work with Jeanne Nakamura in 2002, Csikszentmihalyi theorized that the human brain has finite processing power of about 120 bits per second. April Dávila, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 There are instructional leagues and complex leagues and what have you, but the roster spots are finite. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for finite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
  • There are normally no checks at borders between members of the EU’s internal Schengen Area, though they can be introduced for a limited time in exceptional circumstances.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Due to its limited capacity, Miami City Hall will not be used as an early voting site for this election.
    Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Adjective
  • For Cheogyal, now, leaving his restricted homeland for Dharamsala has been like stepping into a new world where his culture – and celebration of its spiritual leader – are all around him.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Emphasizing that any drone can be a threat in a restricted area, the FBI referred to an incident last year during the LA fires when a man flew his drone into a Super Scooper water dropping airship, grounding it for five days.
    Tom Wait, CBS News, 30 July 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
  • The Mets, unlike Chapman’s surging Red Sox, are definite sellers.
    The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • Music, Fashion, Film is a definite left-turn from the pop provocateur’s recent work, but its earnest blend of cheek and vulnerability is Charli through and through.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026

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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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