1
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
The expansion has since been put on indefinite hold due to a dispute among the project’s developers.
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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Under the direction of McCharen, the label (which is now on indefinite hiatus) has spent years proving that swimsuits can be both politically impactful and unapologetically fun.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Though the film is on indefinite hiatus, Madonna and Garner are set to appear in The Studio's second season as part of a meta plotline about the long-developing biopic.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
When the series went on indefinite hiatus back in 2014, college football fans no longer had that outlet to get them through that last brutal stretch of the offseason before the world's greatest sport returned.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Under the direction of McCharen, the label (which is now on indefinite hiatus) has spent years proving that swimsuits can be both politically impactful and unapologetically fun.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Though the film is on indefinite hiatus, Madonna and Garner are set to appear in The Studio's second season as part of a meta plotline about the long-developing biopic.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
When the series went on indefinite hiatus back in 2014, college football fans no longer had that outlet to get them through that last brutal stretch of the offseason before the world's greatest sport returned.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
Adjective
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Fast attention is served in quick hits, infinite scroll and the algorithm choosing what is being consumed.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Once the algorithm kicked in, I was served an infinite scroll of videos from women who’d had facelifts all over the world, from Beverly Hills to Istanbul.—
Michele Promaulayko,
Allure,
17 June 2026
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Critics say Burnham’s politics are vague and fail to grapple with tough issues, such as where the money will come from to pay for his pledges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The truth is that the entire premise of the Cybercab rests on the promise of true autonomous operation, and that's the part that remains frustratingly vague.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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However, some observers have reported hearing faint crackling or hissing noises during intense displays.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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June's new moon is finally upon us, bringing with it a handful of precious dark nights in which to explore the wonders of the starry sky, before the familiar sight of the waxing lunar crescent returns to hide fainter targets from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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Modern drivers might recognize it as the spiritual ancestor of today’s endless electronic nagging.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Since the team outlasted the Spurs, 94-90, on Saturday, June 13 in San Antonio, Knicks players have been riding high with nonstop media appearances and near-endless celebrations.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Though Pepi’s exact net worth is unclear, his earnings have likely climbed into the seven figures in recent years through club contracts, performance bonuses, and endorsements, including with Fortune 500 brands like Home Depot, Allstate, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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How such a system could be replicated in a nation of tens or hundreds of millions is unclear, although Landemore sees encouraging signs in advisory citizen councils that have been convened in Canada, Ireland, Iceland, and France.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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As the noise-rap-electro act Jane Remover shrieked and pleaded through a 90-minute marathon set at the Fonda on Thursday night, one very young couple dressed right out of a conservative‘s nightmare — gender-ambiguous, purple hair, facial piercings — tapped me on the shoulder.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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At a billion scans a month, even modest rates imply hundreds of millions of ambiguous results a year, each one demanding a clinical decision and producing a worried customer.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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