1
as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits
the indefinite vastness of the frozen tundra
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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
In return, holders get an initial six-month residence permit with indefinite renewal options.
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The bigger problem for New York City are the outliers, the negligent or absentee building owners who prefer to pay for sheds for an indefinite period of time rather than pay for repairs.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 14 Mar. 2025
Brock Pierce, who played the young version of Emilio Estevez's character in the first two Mighty Ducks movies, publicly offered the former broadcaster an indefinite stay at one of his mansions in the wake of her conservatorship battle.
—EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The agency now faces the lowest staffing in its decadeslong history, putting students awaiting help from the federal government in indefinite limbo nationwide.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The bigger problem for New York City are the outliers, the negligent or absentee building owners who prefer to pay for sheds for an indefinite period of time rather than pay for repairs.
—Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 14 Mar. 2025
Brock Pierce, who played the young version of Emilio Estevez's character in the first two Mighty Ducks movies, publicly offered the former broadcaster an indefinite stay at one of his mansions in the wake of her conservatorship battle.
—EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The agency now faces the lowest staffing in its decadeslong history, putting students awaiting help from the federal government in indefinite limbo nationwide.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
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Such a tsunami would be unphysical, since no wave can accommodate infinite energy in the real world.—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Each of the tales provides a stated goal, such as maximally making paperclips or calculating pi to an infinite number of digits in length.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Maddox does not make vague threats toward people who run afoul of him.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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The administration has been more vague, however, on programs such as classes that teach Black history.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fore one, telescopes have difficulty distinguishing the faint light from a planet from the much brighter light emitted by its host star.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Deeper within the planet, though, the surface might be emanating a faint red, due to incandescence resulting from being baked by its star.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Annuals are known for their amazing flower power, putting on an endless show from spring through frost.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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From turning it into a dedicated work phone to repurposing it as a security camera, the possibilities are endless.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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How Wednesday’s severe weather will impact specific metro areas or what time the brunt of the storms are expected to hit is still unclear at this time, Ratzer said.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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For Tandy, portraying Fela meant stepping into the shoes of a woman whose true intentions remain unclear until the film’s final moments—adding layers of tension and intrigue to the story.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
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Religion is the topic most likely to cause offense in India today, though the code is ambiguous on this point too.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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One thing that is not ambiguous is that the spirit is drawing Mia into its world a little at a time.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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