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
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.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finite
Adjective
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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
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The streamer is also adapting John Steinbeck’s East of Eden as a limited series, with Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist and Hoon Lee leading the cast.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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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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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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“Finite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finite. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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