1
as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits
the indefinite vastness of the frozen tundra
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2
as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
an indefinite longing for something new and exciting in her life
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as in faint
not seen or understood clearly
through the dense fog we could just barely discern the indefinite form of another boat
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Recent Examples of indefinite
Little applications for indefinite leave to remain at the gates of heaven.
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Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
Maksim Safaniuk/Getty Images In an environment where market uncertainty is pronounced and interest rate cuts look to be on an indefinite pause, many Americans may be looking for affordable ways to borrow money right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
But Democrats would also be allowed to bring up an indefinite number of amendments on any subject, forcing Republicans to take hard votes in an election year and delaying the process even more.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Levels of repression inside the country were getting worse but those trying to leave via its borders were risking indefinite detention.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
Maksim Safaniuk/Getty Images In an environment where market uncertainty is pronounced and interest rate cuts look to be on an indefinite pause, many Americans may be looking for affordable ways to borrow money right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
But Democrats would also be allowed to bring up an indefinite number of amendments on any subject, forcing Republicans to take hard votes in an election year and delaying the process even more.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Levels of repression inside the country were getting worse but those trying to leave via its borders were risking indefinite detention.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
Adjective
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With distinctive communities scattered across thousands of islands, there are seemingly infinite regional delicacies to keep an eye out for.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lawyers representing the woman argued that the platforms hook in young users with features such as infinite scrolling, autoplaying videos and beauty filters.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The attack came hours after Saree signaled in a vague statement Friday that the rebels would join the war.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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These designations are, first and foremost, vague.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Like Colleen, Giurgis’ adaptation is allergic to the faintest traces of sincerity or urgency.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Winnipeg Jets came to Ball Arena and kept their faint playoff hopes alive with a 4-2 victory against the league-leading Avalanche.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Sacramento Kings have seen it all while dealing with an endless series of injuries that derailed their season from the start.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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An endless stream of trucks pours in before sunrise, feeding a project where thousands of workers move through the site in hardhats and neon vests.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The full scope of these reparations remains unclear, and a specific dollar amount wasn’t noted.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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How much remains unclear, but the optics were concerning for a player whose game is built on physicality, effort and toughness.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Language that humans easily understand can be too ambiguous for machines, especially when multiple objects look similar.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Was there any thought of ending there and leaving what happens next ambiguous?—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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