as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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Recent Examples of second
CBS News, 21 June 2026
In the second, the Royals matched the Cardinals with a four-run outburst.
—Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Mohammed Fahess, a supermarket owner in the Jibchit district of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, told Reuters his business had been hit for a second time after suffering damage in the 2024-2025 bout of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Inter Miami was coming off back-to-back road wins at Toronto and Cincinnati and moved up from third place to second in the Eastern Conference with Sunday’s win.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
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Noun
Stowers gave Miami an early lead with his homer to lead off the second.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
In the second, the Royals matched the Cardinals with a four-run outburst.
—Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Adjective
Historic elements of the former hotel remain today, including a grand piano and white stone, spiral staircase that rises up to the second-floor banquet rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Mohammed Fahess, a supermarket owner in the Jibchit district of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, told Reuters his business had been hit for a second time after suffering damage in the 2024-2025 bout of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Verb
Norway was a soccer power in the 1990s, playing in consecutive World Cups and climbing to second in the FIFA world rankings.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Inter Miami was coming off back-to-back road wins at Toronto and Cincinnati and moved up from third place to second in the Eastern Conference with Sunday’s win.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
Noun
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The vehicle was first detected traveling through Washington Heights, then flagged a second time about 10 minutes later crossing the University Heights Bridge.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Iran appeared to score in the 26th minute off a free kick, only for the goal to be disallowed after a video review determined scorer Mehdi Taremi was offside.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Le Zotte reports that by the 1970s, more than 10 million garage sales were taking place in the United States every year, and people were paying more than $1 billion (cumulatively) for their neighbors’ discards.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve; discard peaches (or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days).—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
Verb
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Maglione said basic training on how to assist blind travelers would have totally alleviated his situation.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The flat approach also assists in driver entry and exit.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Earlier in the series, Wembanyama drew criticism for a dangerously hard foul on Brunson and was later caught on camera laughing in Mitchell Robinson's direction during a heated moment.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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This episode is hilarious, but it’s been so ruthlessly hacked down to giggle moments and ironic smash-cuts that important action and context are missing.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Since the decision, residents and conservationists around the country have rallied around the geese, urging the HOA to reconsider the cull and find nonlethal measures to control the population.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Officials have adopted a road map for bear population management that calls for systematic culls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Indecision in the market led to successive 17th-place finishes, but this could be the type of deal Spurs could shave millions off in the future if signings like these help to bring them back into Europe and strengthen their negotiating position.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Practice successive sowing, grow diverse plant varieties, and use flowers to attract pollinators to boost fruit production.—
Johanna Silver,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Players are asked to protect Prythian from the villainous King of Hybern by traveling across the kingdom's seven courts (aka the game board) to acquire properties, powers and more to aid in the war.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Recent rescue numbers could’ve been even higher, Yacenda said, but lifeguards have been aided by colder water and the fact that some schools are still in session — meaning crowds have been smaller.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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