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
Limit contractors' access rights to a finite period, like three months.
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Benoit Grangé, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Until there are some honest conversations and leadership at all levels of government in Colorado about the limits to growth that are tied to finite water resources, the conversations about saving the Colorado River and other water sources are just for show.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
Much of this art form, instead, is retained in living memory, and that is finite.
—Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
For any closed, compact surface — that is, a surface that is finite in diameter and has a distinct inside and outside — mean curvature flow is destined to lead to a singularity.
—Quanta Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
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Benoit Grangé, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Until there are some honest conversations and leadership at all levels of government in Colorado about the limits to growth that are tied to finite water resources, the conversations about saving the Colorado River and other water sources are just for show.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
Much of this art form, instead, is retained in living memory, and that is finite.
—Mark Seliger, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
For any closed, compact surface — that is, a surface that is finite in diameter and has a distinct inside and outside — mean curvature flow is destined to lead to a singularity.
—Quanta Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
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Despite having limited experience, Reggie was able to keep Yogi alive for three hours, Strilka said, adding that the boxer had only been present for Yogi’s epilepsy attacks once before.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Given his limited but still discernible responses, Ian seemed like the perfect candidate.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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Their frontcourt of 6-foot-4 Breanna Stewart (who made all eight of her shot attempts in the restricted area) and 6-6 Jonquel Jones remains a matchup nightmare, especially against teams with limited frontcourt depth.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Jovic is due $4.4 million next season in the fourth and final year of his rookie contract before becoming eligible to be a restricted free agent during the 2026 offseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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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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Seafood Courses The eight courses begin with an amuse-bouche containing definite New York touches including a King Salmon Everything Bagel plus a suggestion of a smash burger but composed of the fatty tuna Otoro, egg yolk gelee and Choux pastry and an A5 Wagyu & Hokkaido Uni Sando.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The auto speaks to a definite sense of nostalgia about a time four decades ago but has also been updated to become more user- and driver-friendly.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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