1
as in limited
having a limit
our nation's natural resources are abundant, but they are also finite
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2
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
Combat vehicles carry finite electrical generation capacity, and adding sensor suites, processors, and actuators draws from the same bus that powers communications, thermal imaging, and other mission-critical systems.
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Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The only rocket in Amazon’s stable of launchers with any flight history was ULA’s Atlas V, with a finite number of remaining launches due to its impending retirement.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Simulations are not opinions Pollsters have long used statistical models to generalize results from a finite number of replies.
—Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
That said, our universe is gigantic, and light travels at a finite speed.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
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Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The only rocket in Amazon’s stable of launchers with any flight history was ULA’s Atlas V, with a finite number of remaining launches due to its impending retirement.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Simulations are not opinions Pollsters have long used statistical models to generalize results from a finite number of replies.
—Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
That said, our universe is gigantic, and light travels at a finite speed.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
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To get around, ranchers relied on horses, boats, and remote airstrips, and access to goods and services was limited.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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My brothers-in-law and their spouses give their parents only limited amounts of time on holidays and limited physical assistance to their parents only if my husband begs for help.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Drone operators who violate the restricted space face criminal penalties.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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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
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Darker colors like charcoal or slate gray absorb light and can make a kitchen feel more confined.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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There is a definite increase in riders who camp out, play loud music, are menacing, smoke, or walk back and forth selling products or asking for handouts and riders who shout, swear and intimidate.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Of course, there are definite drawbacks to this method, such as making your car more vulnerable to theft or vandalism, not to mention damage in the event of an unexpected rainstorm.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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