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
Human energy is finite and cyclical, yet many organizations expect peak performance through every single change initiative.
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Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
This earned him a trickle of would-be acolytes during his long incarceration: radical environmentalists and anarcho-primitivists at first, and later eco-fascists, the faction of white nationalists who built on Hitler’s view that race war was necessary for survival in a world of finite resources.
—Charles Homans, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
While the intention was for seniors to find more-affordable housing while receiving a subsidy over a finite period, Downey said that plan has been a challenge because of a housing shortage.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
This earned him a trickle of would-be acolytes during his long incarceration: radical environmentalists and anarcho-primitivists at first, and later eco-fascists, the faction of white nationalists who built on Hitler’s view that race war was necessary for survival in a world of finite resources.
—Charles Homans, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
While the intention was for seniors to find more-affordable housing while receiving a subsidy over a finite period, Downey said that plan has been a challenge because of a housing shortage.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
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Unlike the drama and comedy series races, which are guaranteed eight nominees regardless of submission count, the limited series category uses a proportional system.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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McGrady was a series regular on Netflix’s hit limited series The Perfect Couple.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If the Bruins re-sign their restricted free agents and leave their prospects in Providence, that gives them with four slots to fill.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to someone with direct knowledge, the Heat ideally would like to keep point guard Davion Mitchell, an impending restricted free agent who has thrived in a bench role recently after his February acquisition from Toronto.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 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
Adjective
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Call me crazy, but there’s a definite pulp feel to all the prison scenes and sets, too.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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For everything else, pause until there is more clarity – Effective leaders are realistic about their ability to set a definite plan in the early days of tariffs.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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