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
Our time with ourselves is precious, but our time with others is really, really, really finite.
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Outside Online, 21 May 2025
Now in space, Mikkelsen has a finite time period to complete her photography.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
The finite player sweats this quarter’s margins; the infinite player engineers a legacy.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
But hydroelectric dams are a finite and increasingly shaky power source.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 12 May 2025
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Outside Online, 21 May 2025
Now in space, Mikkelsen has a finite time period to complete her photography.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
The finite player sweats this quarter’s margins; the infinite player engineers a legacy.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
But hydroelectric dams are a finite and increasingly shaky power source.
—Tony Schick, ProPublica, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
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The limited engagement is set to run through Jan. 4, 2026.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Measuring overstay rates has challenged experts for decades, but the government has made a limited attempt annually since 2016.—
Gisela Solomon,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The 6-foot-8 pro, still just 22, will be a restricted free agent this summer.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The fact Robertson is a restricted free agent, with arbitration rights, could make trading him a tad more difficult.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
31 May 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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The Fillers have gone before town officials this past spring to present a concept plan to the Cedar Lake Planning Commission, which included restoring the chapel to be in use, but no definite decisions have been made.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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More Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images While there are definite reasons for Indiana fans to be nervous, Haliburton is motivated to make sure the Pacers do not drop Game 6 at home.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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