as in indefinite
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not able to be stated or described in an exact way
a man of indeterminate age an indeterminate number of people
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Recent Examples of indeterminate
Now that this replay fantasy has collided with a more complex, indeterminate and difficult reality, Trump is unable to explain his objectives or even give the country a sense of when the war might end.
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Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Because of this continual growth, indeterminate tomato plants tend to grow larger than determinate types.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Anyone who's ever grown an indeterminate tomato plant or sprawling squash vine in their garden knows that many edibles need a strong support system to maximize your harvest.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The group of travelers had settled in for the indeterminate delay at the gate back inside Hamad International Airport in Doha when the emergency alert came in, Katuna said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
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Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
Because of this continual growth, indeterminate tomato plants tend to grow larger than determinate types.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Anyone who's ever grown an indeterminate tomato plant or sprawling squash vine in their garden knows that many edibles need a strong support system to maximize your harvest.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The group of travelers had settled in for the indeterminate delay at the gate back inside Hamad International Airport in Doha when the emergency alert came in, Katuna said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indeterminate
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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite medical leave to participate in a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, the school announced on Monday.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Vrabel also was asked how long his indefinite time away from the team might last.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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As for propulsion, the Fly 82 can be equipped with three Volvo Penta IPS engines rated at either 900 hp or 1,000 hp, giving it an approximate top speed of 32 knots and cruising speed of 25 knots.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Anthropic overtook its competitor this week, surging to an approximate $1 trillion valuation.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Indeterminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indeterminate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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