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
Your time, body, mind and relationships are finite.
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Dr. Eric George, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Language is a computational cognitive system that allows the combination of a finite number of symbols—words—to be combined, following a set of rules—syntax—to construct an infinite number of sentences.
—Madeleine Beekman
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Disagreements can and should remain on other matters, but the party should be able to agree to a finite number of congressional reforms and bills about which they can all be committed.
—Solomon D. Stevens, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
So algebraic codes are codes that are mostly based on polynomials over finite fields.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
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Dr. Eric George, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Language is a computational cognitive system that allows the combination of a finite number of symbols—words—to be combined, following a set of rules—syntax—to construct an infinite number of sentences.
—Madeleine Beekman
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Disagreements can and should remain on other matters, but the party should be able to agree to a finite number of congressional reforms and bills about which they can all be committed.
—Solomon D. Stevens, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
So algebraic codes are codes that are mostly based on polynomials over finite fields.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
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Seeing that a back injury has kept him limited since the start of camp, Parsons' availability moving forward remains a major question mark.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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While Cox’s coverage is more limited than some providers, its cable speeds are suitable for many households.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla's board earlier this year approved an interim compensation package for Musk worth about $29 billion in restricted stock, designed to keep him at the helm through at least 2030.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be ticketed or towed, and parking within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk is prohibited, per the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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The most conspicuous example is the open-air winter sculpture garden at the center of the residence, an intimate, confined courtyard that allows art and nature to coalesce.—
Troy J. McMullen,
Architectural Digest,
9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The hurricane center has warned residents there to keep an eye on the system and will issue watches and warnings if its path looks more definite.—
Alex Harris
Updated September 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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That said, there is some definite room for growth.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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