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
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Like Lucah, many kids in foster care and from families with limited resources can't get braces.—
Laura L. Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Dec. 2025
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Analysts, however, warned that limited operational capabilities may restrict rapid growth in the near term, reports SCMP.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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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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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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And some experts worry that as measles continues to appear in confined environments—such as, recently, an ICE facility in Texas—adequate infection-prevention measures will too frequently fall short.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 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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Critics wound up simmering down to 66% fresh on Masters of the Universe but audience seemed to be alright with it at 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 65% definite recommend.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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