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as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits
the indefinite vastness of the frozen tundra
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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
After Catherine survives another bout of cancer, the two decide to take an indefinite sabbatical and travel the world.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The society does not recommend indefinite or lifelong HRT for all women.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Rhetoric that tips into anti-Semitism, whatever its intent, contributes to rising violence—and to an indefinite Palestinian future of statelessness and conflict.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2025
Forbidden from leaving their individual hotel rooms, the crew slowly come to terms with the state of indefinite confinement.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The society does not recommend indefinite or lifelong HRT for all women.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Rhetoric that tips into anti-Semitism, whatever its intent, contributes to rising violence—and to an indefinite Palestinian future of statelessness and conflict.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2025
Forbidden from leaving their individual hotel rooms, the crew slowly come to terms with the state of indefinite confinement.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
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Participants will explore the magical interplay between the universe and the human body, diving into discussions about creation, consciousness, and how the cosmos mirrors the infinite potential of the human mind.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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But there’s something almost profound about its infinite interpretations, its refusal to be defined.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Use numbers instead of vague words.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The president had previously discussed his plans for the trucking industry in a Truth Social post, but had been vague on details.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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From there, look for a curved line of slightly fainter stars that extends up to the upper right.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Fresh spinach is brighter in flavor and color, and has a subtle earthiness and faint sweetness.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This allows kids to create several seating configurations along with endless imaginative play scenarios.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bell, who has been married to actor and podcast host Dax Shepard since 2013, thinks the potential storylines for Season 3 are endless.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Her motive for abandoning her daughter is unclear at this time.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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If the answers are unclear or the topic changes, walk away immediately.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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According to the institute statement, which remained ambiguous about the mosquito’s permanence, the insect probably arrived via freight transportation.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps its message is meant to be deliberately ambiguous—or maybe there’s no message at all.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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