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
Faced with an impassable strait, carriers did not hold vessels in indefinite anchorage.
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Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Then last week, Texas Tech announced Sorsby had taken an indefinite medical leave to participate in a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
The latest scandal to make the headlines came this week, when it was reported that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite leave from the program to get treatment for a gambling addiction.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The American Airlines flight from Miami International Airport comes seven years after the Department of Homeland Security enacted an indefinite suspension of flights to Venezuela citing security concerns.
—Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Then last week, Texas Tech announced Sorsby had taken an indefinite medical leave to participate in a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
The latest scandal to make the headlines came this week, when it was reported that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite leave from the program to get treatment for a gambling addiction.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The American Airlines flight from Miami International Airport comes seven years after the Department of Homeland Security enacted an indefinite suspension of flights to Venezuela citing security concerns.
—Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
Adjective
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By definition, the spectrum—that is, different kinds of light—is essentially infinite in range.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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And yet, as Corgan notes, the games play out in infinite ways, and no two are ever alike.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Two Chinese defense companies have issued vague statements that together point to a possible new long-distance shooting record, although neither has provided technical specifications or independently verifiable data.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Teenagers often respond better to concrete information than vague warnings.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Looking beyond the main structure captured by Webb, the galaxy’s spiral arms extend into a faint, wide ring of hydrogen gas stretching thousands of light-years.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Meucci started seeing bright lights and feeling faint.—
Chris Hoffman,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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During my lifetime there have been 55 years in which my country has engaged in prolonged and endless conflicts or wars, few of which have brought a decisive victory.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Everything is more expensive because of an endless war and reckless tariffs.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Whether that includes home acquisition is unclear.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Home or family dynamics could also feel emotionally messy or unclear.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Text messages in court records show a brief and ambiguous exchange between McCluskie and Williamson that backs that up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The apparent conflict highlights the ambiguous rules around recall status and its relevance in a trial that’s been peppered with globe-trotting billionaires.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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