1
as in limited
having a limit
our nation's natural resources are abundant, but they are also finite
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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
Participants in the program were allowed into the country under humanitarian parole, which is granted for a finite time period.
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Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Time and energy are finite, irreplaceable resources.
—Steve Welty, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Political capital, though, isn’t a finite resource.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
The window for ending the threat of AIDS is finite.
—Jennifer Lotito, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Time and energy are finite, irreplaceable resources.
—Steve Welty, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Political capital, though, isn’t a finite resource.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
The window for ending the threat of AIDS is finite.
—Jennifer Lotito, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
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However, with an average finish of just 24.4 in the Cup series, and Kaulig Racing's limited experience with the playoffs, this season may be a challenge for the young North Carolina driver.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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McMahon has a limited background in education, and a long career as a business executive.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Butler gets more than half his shots near the restricted area (178 of 275 this season), shoots a great percentage (63.5) down there and has averaged around eight free throws per game during his five-plus seasons in Miami.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Keep in mind that Nikola Jovic is eligible for restricted free agency that summer.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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 most conspicuous example is the open-air winter sculpture garden at the center of the residence, an intimate, confined courtyard that allows art and nature to coalesce.—
Troy J. McMullen,
Architectural Digest,
9 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, there are definite improvements that should be made to improve airline safety, according to experts interviewed by CNN’s Marnie Hunter and Julia Buckley.—
Harry Enten,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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Thinning blood and therefore making clots less likely is a definite pro for those who are at higher risk of cardiovascular issues.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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