1
as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits
the indefinite vastness of the frozen tundra
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2
as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
an indefinite longing for something new and exciting in her life
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as in faint
not seen or understood clearly
through the dense fog we could just barely discern the indefinite form of another boat
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Recent Examples of indefinite
As of May 9, the show is reportedly on indefinite hiatus, unable to go back to its older cast or configure a new one that will appease fan discontent.
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Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 May 2025
At the behest of an executive order in mid-March, Lake silenced its broadcasts, froze its website in time and put nearly everyone at the U.S. Agency for Global Media and the network on indefinite leave.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 7 May 2025
President Trump issued a hiring freeze for new IRS employees for an indefinite period and required the release of all probationary employees employed by the agency for two years or less.
—Cindy McGhee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Originally planned for wider release, the semi-acoustic performance is yet to see the light of day, with the band’s split with Interscope Records assumed by fans to be the reason for its indefinite delay.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 14 May 2025
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Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 May 2025
At the behest of an executive order in mid-March, Lake silenced its broadcasts, froze its website in time and put nearly everyone at the U.S. Agency for Global Media and the network on indefinite leave.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 7 May 2025
President Trump issued a hiring freeze for new IRS employees for an indefinite period and required the release of all probationary employees employed by the agency for two years or less.
—Cindy McGhee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Originally planned for wider release, the semi-acoustic performance is yet to see the light of day, with the band’s split with Interscope Records assumed by fans to be the reason for its indefinite delay.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
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There was a giant dump truck of Destiny 2: Edge of Fate information out this past week due to a large-scale creator event that produced an infinite number of YouTube videos on aspects of the new expansion.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Here, the body is the frame, which holds the infinite gestural archives within movement, while highlighting the female form as both the subject and the lens; the image and the image-maker.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Over time, however, the label lost credibility—undermined by vague accounting, low-quality offsets, and limited transparency.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As a result, the surface of the land and sea is an open book that anyone with an internet connection can read to the point where the embarrassing launch failure of a North Korean frigate is instantly world news instead of a vague rumor.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, telescopic technology has come a long way in the past 95 years, with deep surveys that can capture the passage of a faint object.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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In Court Musk Announces His Exit From Trump Administration—What To Know The faint signal from navigation satellites is easy to jam.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Ovation Sparkling Wine – a full-bodied and rich sparkler with fresh notes of green apple on the nose followed by complex toasty notes, white peach, lemon meringue, a hint of salty stone, and endless streaming bubbles.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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There is an endless array of motors, switches, cables, tools, and connectors.—
Eric Bangeman – Jun 4,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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When things move fast, when expectations are unclear or when there’s a fear of looking bad, people naturally go into self-protective mode.—
Saby Waraich,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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What remains unclear There are uncertainties about CIF’s changes, especially regarding new placement rules.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Without a clear roadmap, friendship breakups often feel ambiguous, or sometimes lead to unnecessary hurt.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration’s April 22 news release contains some ambiguous language.—
Andrea Ruth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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