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
In that order, Judge Susan van Keulen said government lawyers confirmed the USCIS has a duty to issue a timely decision on an application — and also that the holds are indefinite, two contradictory arguments.
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
But his timeline for return is still indefinite.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite medical leave to participate in a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, the school announced on Monday.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump has maintained a naval blockade in the strait during an indefinite ceasefire period with Iran, blocking Iranian ports and stopping some ships from traveling through the waterway.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2026
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Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
But his timeline for return is still indefinite.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite medical leave to participate in a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, the school announced on Monday.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump has maintained a naval blockade in the strait during an indefinite ceasefire period with Iran, blocking Iranian ports and stopping some ships from traveling through the waterway.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
Adjective
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Affirm in your heart and in your mind that love itself is an infinite resource.—
Goth Shakira
Contributing,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Features designed to hook adolescents through infinite scroll, autoplay and notification bombardment should be prohibited for minors.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Still, even after the election, Magyar has remained relentlessly on message—which is to say, vague and tight-lipped, leaving several inconvenient dilemmas unaddressed.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Later, Liu Kang himself seemingly dies in a showdown with Shao Kahn, although his fate is kept a bit more vague.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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That's because the waning gibbous moon will appear in the sky at the same time, most likely outshining many of the fainter shooting stars.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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That's because, as Gray explained, the impact will be too faint for observations.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Social media users describe hobby-maxxing as a deliberate response to screen fatigue, framing classes, clubs and creative routines as the antidote to endless feeds.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The endless options, styles and features can make choosing a quality carry-on bag near impossible.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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The cause of the explosion was unclear but the incident underscores safety concerns for vessels thinking about making the voyage.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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What action triggered the algorithm to move Turmus from surveillance to the kill list is unclear.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Several files included military videos from the last several years that showed small ambiguous dots moving above the landscapes of Iraq, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Many trials occupy an ambiguous middle ground, generating useful data while simultaneously serving promotional objectives.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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