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
That protection could include a 24/7 detail for an indefinite period of time.
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Michael McAuliffe, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
With the ongoing conflict and visa ban threatening students’ future, the restrictions could block opportunities for a generation of scientists, particularly those who may not have the means or time to wait out the indefinite ban, or whose test scores expire while the ban is in effect.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 27 June 2025
The strike could escalate into a war if the strikes did not fully succeed and the United States decides to finish the job, committing itself to, at minimum, an indefinite bombing campaign — and at most a war of regime change.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 23 June 2025
These were inhabitants of the Real East Coast who, even in the late 2000s, were still under the impression that hip-hop’s having been created in their territory granted them indefinite dominion over how the genre’s rhythm and presentation were supposed to feel.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
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Michael McAuliffe, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
With the ongoing conflict and visa ban threatening students’ future, the restrictions could block opportunities for a generation of scientists, particularly those who may not have the means or time to wait out the indefinite ban, or whose test scores expire while the ban is in effect.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 27 June 2025
The strike could escalate into a war if the strikes did not fully succeed and the United States decides to finish the job, committing itself to, at minimum, an indefinite bombing campaign — and at most a war of regime change.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 23 June 2025
These were inhabitants of the Real East Coast who, even in the late 2000s, were still under the impression that hip-hop’s having been created in their territory granted them indefinite dominion over how the genre’s rhythm and presentation were supposed to feel.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indefinite
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In a world of infinite speed, the greatest advantage, in my view, will be the ability to slow down—to notice, to value and to celebrate the people behind the work.—
Manoj Balraj,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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But also how infinite something like your spirit and work can be.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Diners and customers still face overwhelming menus, vague promotions, delayed support and unclear pricing.—
Maulikkumar Pandya,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In an era where social media dictates public perception, silence or vague messaging can speak volumes.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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These pictures reveal faint details that were previously invisible.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Bell Labs gave me free rein to engineer new systems that would detect those extremely faint signals.—
Jenna Ahart,
Quanta Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The options are endless, and TikTok creators are embracing everything from herbal infusions to edible flowers.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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As the novel progresses, Ruth often stops existing on the page, overtaken by her endless loops of fixation on the thoughts and feelings of others.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Sit down with small groups, and ask what’s unclear, what feels off, where the friction is.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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However, details of the training—including its content and duration—remain unclear.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Automate routine monitoring, but require cross-functional review for ambiguous or high-impact alerts, providing clear explanations.—
Dr. Chiranjiv Roy,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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At times, though, there’s nothing ambiguous or veiled in his work.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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“Indefinite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indefinite. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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