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
The university president then decides that, to ensure no one else cheats in the future, no degrees will be issued for an indefinite period to anyone in the School of Business, or the School of Medicine, or your school.
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Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
Instead of marking the end of a yearslong battle for transparency, the document release Friday was merely the beginning of an indefinite wait for a complete picture of Epstein’s crimes and the steps taken to investigate them.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2025
His wife has taken indefinite leave from her job.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
While prosecutors declined to file criminal charges, Davis concluded that Spees’ conduct brought significant discredit to the department, demonstrated a lack of accountability and judgment, and warranted an indefinite suspension.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Dec. 2025
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Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
Instead of marking the end of a yearslong battle for transparency, the document release Friday was merely the beginning of an indefinite wait for a complete picture of Epstein’s crimes and the steps taken to investigate them.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2025
His wife has taken indefinite leave from her job.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
While prosecutors declined to file criminal charges, Davis concluded that Spees’ conduct brought significant discredit to the department, demonstrated a lack of accountability and judgment, and warranted an indefinite suspension.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
Adjective
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Unlike the police, though, the protesters seemed to have an infinite number of replacements.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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But in addition to their function as comedic foils, the duo also help reinforce the show’s message that friendship is another infinite resource that helps pull us through the toughest moments of our lives.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The championship standard isn’t volleyed about in vague terms.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Washington’s presence there, however, gave the delegates confidence to endow the presidency with vague and expansive powers.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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The program’s pulse felt faint, its identity slipping further with each loss.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The short uses stylized 3D and deadpan timing to explore routine, irritation and faint absurdity.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The styling opportunities for beanies are endless.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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What separates Trump from many of his predecessors is not an appetite for war, but a refusal to tolerate endless gray zones.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The circumstances of Villegas-Gonzalez's death remain unclear.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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While past studies have shown that dairy products may have a protective effect against dementia, how specific dairy products affect cognitive health remains unclear.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even in agencies that have, some policies are weak or ambiguous.—
Ben Jones,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even in agencies that have, some policies are weak or ambiguous.—
Ben Jones,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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