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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
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
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While the bonds among this crew are strong and infinite (just ask Alicia’s high-school Spanish teacher), everything seems to flow through Jo-Ellen, particularly the tight foursome that includes her, Alicia, Liz, and Kelsey.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The energy needed to accelerate that mass at the Big Bang had to be infinite or nearly so.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 May 2026
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Perhaps clever legal strategies might find ways to meet the justices’ new standards, or perhaps experts might come up with new metrics to mathematically prove discrimination, even when intent is vague.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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There’s a false perception in pop music that the best way to connect with the masses is to keep things broad — that vague generalizations are easier for people to latch onto.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 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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Boullet’s Poe is, unfortunately, even worse, just the latest in an apparently endless string of prestige cable teens who exist only to be placed in inopportune jeopardy.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pierre’s Jewish identity is heavily emphasized through what Claude calls his endless stock of stories.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 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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And that ambiguous statement raised alarms not just with workers but also with human rights groups such as Amnesty International, which issued a World Cup travel advisory for visitors planning on attending the tournament.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The official public warnings for the next Soyuz rocket launch from Plesetsk were even more ambiguous, covering various periods between April 1 and 15.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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