as in indefinite
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not able to be stated or described in an exact way
a man of indeterminate age an indeterminate number of people
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Recent Examples of indeterminate
After two passenger jets collided over Staten Island, on December 16, 1960, Green-Wood received three caskets containing the remains of an indeterminate number of victims and memorialized, in granite, all hundred and thirty-four people who died.
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Regardless of whether Bregman remains day-to-day or officially goes on the injured list, the Red Sox will be without their most consistent offensive contributor for an indeterminate amount of time, and must find ways to fill the hole at the hot corner.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Less than one-fifth of the 499 patients tested received an indeterminate Lumipulse result.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 May 2025
Fewer than 1 in 5 participants received an indeterminate result from the test.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 16 May 2025
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Regardless of whether Bregman remains day-to-day or officially goes on the injured list, the Red Sox will be without their most consistent offensive contributor for an indeterminate amount of time, and must find ways to fill the hole at the hot corner.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Less than one-fifth of the 499 patients tested received an indeterminate Lumipulse result.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 May 2025
Fewer than 1 in 5 participants received an indeterminate result from the test.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeterminate
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Now, Clase’s indefinite leave under gambling suspicions—which could result in a potential lifetime ban from MLB if found guilty—has become another hurdle for an idea that has few clear successes.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Many are alarmed by the prospect of yielding to federal pressure, but also recognize that an indefinite funding freeze poses serious risks.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The fact that his prosthetics and behavioral patterns are highly approximate is not a defect but instead provides essential space for insight.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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His approximate $53 million in total guarantees ranks 12th, according to Spotrac.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Indeterminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indeterminate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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