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as in limited
having a limit
our nation's natural resources are abundant, but they are also finite
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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
At the same time, some scholars suggest that a smaller population could ease pressure on finite economic and environmental resources and may even lead to better, healthier lives in the long run.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Light of certain short wavelengths gets absorbed by particles of a finite size, but light of certain longer wavelengths passes through those particles unimpeded.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
This integration reduces reliance on finite missile inventories.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
The window for protecting your heart, bones and mental health during perimenopause is finite.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Light of certain short wavelengths gets absorbed by particles of a finite size, but light of certain longer wavelengths passes through those particles unimpeded.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
This integration reduces reliance on finite missile inventories.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
The window for protecting your heart, bones and mental health during perimenopause is finite.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
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China replied with a limited list of individual companies that were allowed to sell to China, but without explanation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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People may benefit from a structured, straightforward assessment process conducted by qualified professionals, offering faster access and easier navigation compared to traditional models with long waitlists and limited specialists.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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The piece highlights the challenges of documenting casualties amid ongoing conflict and restricted access for journalists.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The restricted perspective allows the team behind the camera to shoot in continuity, starting with page one of the first episode and going more or less in order.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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For instance, light particles like positrons (or electrons, in this experiment) need extremely fast oscillations, gigahertz (GHz) frequencies, to stay confined.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Diners are there to enjoy a nice, relaxing meal, but some dogs, especially very large dogs or multiple dogs, can be a handful in small, confined spaces.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As for the second one, well, your guess is as good as mine regarding a definite answer.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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Concrete, the structure’s dominant material, may be a synonym for fixed and definite, but the experience within is inescapably fluid.—
Leah Ollman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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