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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
Holders of a patent on some unique device, or substance (such as a medication) or of a copyright on book or music may be monopolists for the term of the intellectual property rights, which is finite.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
Many women are turning that analytical lens toward the fundamental dynamics of bitcoin, including its finite supply and censorship-resistant framework.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
There’s only a finite amount of certain ingredients.
—Ryan Johnston,zachary Green, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
On the flipside, global competition for access to finite resources and to dominate the next generation of growth industries—clean energy, grid resilience, electric vehicles, sustainable food solutions—is redrawing supply chains, trade agreements, and geopolitics.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
Many women are turning that analytical lens toward the fundamental dynamics of bitcoin, including its finite supply and censorship-resistant framework.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
There’s only a finite amount of certain ingredients.
—Ryan Johnston,zachary Green, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
On the flipside, global competition for access to finite resources and to dominate the next generation of growth industries—clean energy, grid resilience, electric vehicles, sustainable food solutions—is redrawing supply chains, trade agreements, and geopolitics.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
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Despite having limited experience, Reggie was able to keep Yogi alive for three hours, Strilka said, adding that the boxer had only been present for Yogi’s epilepsy attacks once before.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Given his limited but still discernible responses, Ian seemed like the perfect candidate.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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The 22-year-old right-shot forward was slated to be a restricted free agent this summer.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Nikola Jovic also is extension-eligible; he is set to be a restricted free agent in 2026-27.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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The ship could be a ferry, a tug, or other coastal vessel traveling within a very confined area.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Jan. 2017
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And a subway car is a confined space where there may be no easy way to escape danger.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Seafood Courses The eight courses begin with an amuse-bouche containing definite New York touches including a King Salmon Everything Bagel plus a suggestion of a smash burger but composed of the fatty tuna Otoro, egg yolk gelee and Choux pastry and an A5 Wagyu & Hokkaido Uni Sando.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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American admiration of French pharmacy products is, without a doubt, connected to a general sense of fascination and mysticism with French beauty and style, and there's a definite allure to that foreignness.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
5 May 2025
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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