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
Ronan has the kind of face that always seems to be seeking the answer to a question; nothing is finite or definitive with her.
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
This is a finite resource regulated by the government, and not all frequencies are available for private use; many are already claimed by telcos.
—Stephen Farrugia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Jo’s hard year doesn’t trump Beth’s challenges, but empathy is not a finite resource.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
Another argument that was brought up in the Reddit thread deals with aging parents, and how prime child-raising years are finite.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
This is a finite resource regulated by the government, and not all frequencies are available for private use; many are already claimed by telcos.
—Stephen Farrugia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Jo’s hard year doesn’t trump Beth’s challenges, but empathy is not a finite resource.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
Another argument that was brought up in the Reddit thread deals with aging parents, and how prime child-raising years are finite.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
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For a limited time, Chick-fil-A is also selling Key Lime Lemonade, Key Lime Sweet Tea, and Key Lime Sunjoy (an Arnold Palmer-style mix of the two) by the gallon.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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The team’s starry personnel makes for limited power-play time, the kind that might accentuate his unique passing ability.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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From January 13th, the geofencing function which prevented the drones from flying in restricted areas such as airports and military bases will no longer operate.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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During the search, an officer encountered a man who had crossed a fence into a restricted area of the park, according to Bankhead.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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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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PostTrak exits are 4 1/2 stars with a 62% definite recommend for the turnout, which leaned 51% female and 63% over 45 turnout.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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The injury is a definite setback, though, and this wasn’t a positive year for him before it.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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