1
as in limited
having a limit
our nation's natural resources are abundant, but they are also finite
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2
as in restricted
having distinct or certain limits
we have a finite number of options to consider
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Recent Examples of finite
Unlike the Iron Dome, its intercept capacity is theoretically unlimited and costs literal pennies on the dollar compared to the Iron Dome’s expensive and finite Tamir interceptors.
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Euclid began by assuming that there is a finite number of primes.
—Jeremiah Bartz, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
In their vibrant utopia, humanity has harnessed technology to transcend all of its limits—old age and the finite bounds of knowledge most of all.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
In reality, meeting the mandates would require diverting finite capital from the EV transition to purchase compliance credits from Tesla.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Euclid began by assuming that there is a finite number of primes.
—Jeremiah Bartz, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
In their vibrant utopia, humanity has harnessed technology to transcend all of its limits—old age and the finite bounds of knowledge most of all.
—John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
In reality, meeting the mandates would require diverting finite capital from the EV transition to purchase compliance credits from Tesla.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
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Measuring overstay rates has challenged experts for decades, but the government has made a limited attempt annually since 2016.—
Gisela Solomon,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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With its future coverage options limited, Michigan State created a captive insurance company, Lysander Series, to provide general liability coverage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and other U.S. defense contractors could face restricted access to European markets, further complicating their growth prospects.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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He was placed on MLB’s restricted list after initially being placed on administrative leave.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2025
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The ship could be a ferry, a tug, or other coastal vessel traveling within a very confined area.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Jan. 2017
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And a subway car is a confined space where there may be no easy way to escape danger.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Fillers have gone before town officials this past spring to present a concept plan to the Cedar Lake Planning Commission, which included restoring the chapel to be in use, but no definite decisions have been made.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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More Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images While there are definite reasons for Indiana fans to be nervous, Haliburton is motivated to make sure the Pacers do not drop Game 6 at home.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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