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 actuality, the impact of cyber events is greatly increased by bad data governance, which includes excessive data collecting, inadequate access controls, and indefinite retention.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Despite those rulings, ICE and county jails in Iowa and the rest of the country have continued to hold individuals for indefinite periods without affording them the opportunity to argue for their release on bond.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026
The Federal Communications Commission chair, Brendan Carr, threatened ABC, Kimmel’s network, which announced his show’s indefinite removal from its time slot.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
The indefinite delay underscores the influence of powerful crypto interests over the process, as Scott’s announcement came just hours after the CEO of Coinbase, one of the biggest crypto exchanges in the world, publicly signaled his opposition to the bill as written.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 17 Jan. 2026
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Despite those rulings, ICE and county jails in Iowa and the rest of the country have continued to hold individuals for indefinite periods without affording them the opportunity to argue for their release on bond.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026
The Federal Communications Commission chair, Brendan Carr, threatened ABC, Kimmel’s network, which announced his show’s indefinite removal from its time slot.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
The indefinite delay underscores the influence of powerful crypto interests over the process, as Scott’s announcement came just hours after the CEO of Coinbase, one of the biggest crypto exchanges in the world, publicly signaled his opposition to the bill as written.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
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Now, a convergence of Big Pharma and venture capital investment is betting billions that artificial intelligence can finally decode this infinite complexity.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Khoresht, or stews, are the foundation of Iranian home cooking, with infinite regional and seasonal variations that vary by household.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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In response to the government’s vague language on alcohol, many sober influencers have posted videos reminding their followers that fun can be had without drinking.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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With Luna squaring Jupiter across your aspirational 11th house and your resourceful 2nd house, vague group ideas might actually come to fruition.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Even during moderate storms, auroras can appear as faint, gray or milky arcs to the naked eye, while appearing vivid in photographs.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This allows exposures stretching up to 30 minutes, soaking up huge amounts of light to reveal incredibly faint objects in sharp detail.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
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Neon-green digital readouts, dripping blood, three-ring binders full of technical instructions, and endless close-ups of the navigation system ground the movie in tactile realism but rarely ignite imagination.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Pepsi has for decades taken pokes at rival Coke in an endless array of commercials, but this time, the youth-skewing cola company really means business.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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Maybe weekly status updates are inconsistent, decisions get delayed because of unclear responsibilities or communication across departments stalls because of missing context.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Experts told Fox News Digital that while many details remain unclear, the scope of the apparent purge points to mounting instability under Chinese President Xi Jinping, with potential implications for regional security and rising tensions around Taiwan.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sheinbaum has been incredibly vague about where her country stood, and this week has given roundabout and ambiguous answers to inquiries about the shipments, and dodged reporters questions in her morning press briefings.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sheinbaum has been incredibly vague about where her country stood, and this week has given roundabout and ambiguous answers to inquiries about the shipments, and dodged reporters' questions in her morning press briefings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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