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
As hydrocarbons are a finite resource, extraction within a basin ultimately reaches an upper limit, known as the total recoverable amount, and then levels off.
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Many past infrared telescopes used cryogenic coolant to chill their detectors, but this is a finite resource that gradually boils off in space, limiting mission lifetimes.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
But the Cold War stocks are finite, slowly being exhausted.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Because of the elite timing and accuracy needed to run this offense, there’s a perception that only a finite amount of quarterbacks are equipped to play in this system.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Many past infrared telescopes used cryogenic coolant to chill their detectors, but this is a finite resource that gradually boils off in space, limiting mission lifetimes.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
But the Cold War stocks are finite, slowly being exhausted.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Because of the elite timing and accuracy needed to run this offense, there’s a perception that only a finite amount of quarterbacks are equipped to play in this system.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
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McGrady was a series regular on Netflix’s hit limited series The Perfect Couple.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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None other than Emma Corrin will take on the role of Elizabeth Bennet in the six-part limited series, which actors including Jennifer Ehle and Keira Knightley have perfected in the past.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 24-year-old is a pending restricted free agent.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Crevier will be a restricted free agent, so every minute of ice time counts.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 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
Adjective
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But there are definite positives for Tsunoda to take before going to Bahrain next week.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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While some bags can go in the washer, the dryer is a definite no-go for bags unless they're made of 100% cotton.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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