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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
With a finite number of estate planning attorneys available, scalable technology solutions can help meet demand, especially if the exemption amount changes and millions more Americans require estate planning assistance.
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Cody Barbo, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
But stockpiles are finite, and Russia has said massively upped its production of new armored vehicles and tanks.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
When the finite supply of old R&B 45s was exhausted, the sound-system bosses started to produce crowd-pleasing sides of their own.
—Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
What the painter learned centuries ago in Ferrara, what George learns in 21st-century London, is that no finite set of rules applies.
—Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
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Cody Barbo, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
But stockpiles are finite, and Russia has said massively upped its production of new armored vehicles and tanks.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
When the finite supply of old R&B 45s was exhausted, the sound-system bosses started to produce crowd-pleasing sides of their own.
—Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
What the painter learned centuries ago in Ferrara, what George learns in 21st-century London, is that no finite set of rules applies.
—Adam Begley, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
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Thousands of schools have been damaged or destroyed, and many students struggle to keep up due to displacement, unsafe learning environments, limited access to technology and the psychological toll of war.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Seating is limited, and tickets must be purchased by March 7.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Long snapper Mitchell Fraboni is a restricted free agent.—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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Their restricted free agents include defensive tackle Chris Williams and offensive lineman Doug Kramer.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Focus Features‘ Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu deepsea diver thriller Last Breath off a B+, 4 1/2 stars PostTrak and a 61% definite recommend is only filing $7.3M for the three-day.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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The height adjustment is a definite plus, and the display, overall, is a pleasure to work with.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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