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
  • Final casualty figures from Monday's attack in Nyala are unconfirmed amid limited information from the city.
    — YASSIR ABDALLA, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In 2023, Waymo added Los Angeles to its network, beginning limited testing in that city with autonomous rides for employees.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The recurring shape adds another detail for researchers examining reports of unexplained objects near restricted locations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The money was moved into a restricted account in Qatar intended to ensure that Iran could only spend the funds on humanitarian goods.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 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
  • Locals can buy memberships to hang at the pool (but not so many that hotel guests can’t get a chaise lounge), so the pool has a definite country-club vibe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The side effect of being able to reduce the risk of cancerous skin cells and potentially prevent future skin cancers is a definite bonus as well.
    — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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