as in minute
a very small space of time
it's just a scrape on the knee—we'll have you fixed up in a trice
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Recent Examples of trice
In a trice, he’s done one, two, eight, and 10.
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James Vincent, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2023
Braking in corners, over elevation changes, or when crossing irregularities has little effect on your direction of travel, and your rate of travel can be halved or eliminated in a trice.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 3 Feb. 2023
At least a hundred people died in that one, including 15 who were standing on bridges marveling at the rush of waters when, in a trice, the waters tore away the bridges.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
The precarious bridges, as conventional wisdom goes, could be cut down in a trice, leaving enemies stymied.
—Selena Takigawa Hoy, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2021
In a trice, the amicability recedes to approximately the level of the battle of Verdun.
—Kyle Smith, National Review, 8 Oct. 2019
One side of the balance-sheet is hard-to-sell loans; the other side is deposits that can be withdrawn in a trice.
—The Economist, 11 July 2019
The problem is fixed in a trice, and the show goes on without a hitch.
—David Kirby, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2019
The process takes a whole morning and a good part of the afternoon, but the breads themselves disappear in a trice, said Buffington.
—Janice Steinhagen, Courant Community, 7 Mar. 2018
James Vincent, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2023
Braking in corners, over elevation changes, or when crossing irregularities has little effect on your direction of travel, and your rate of travel can be halved or eliminated in a trice.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 3 Feb. 2023
At least a hundred people died in that one, including 15 who were standing on bridges marveling at the rush of waters when, in a trice, the waters tore away the bridges.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022
The precarious bridges, as conventional wisdom goes, could be cut down in a trice, leaving enemies stymied.
—Selena Takigawa Hoy, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2021
In a trice, the amicability recedes to approximately the level of the battle of Verdun.
—Kyle Smith, National Review, 8 Oct. 2019
One side of the balance-sheet is hard-to-sell loans; the other side is deposits that can be withdrawn in a trice.
—The Economist, 11 July 2019
The problem is fixed in a trice, and the show goes on without a hitch.
—David Kirby, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2019
The process takes a whole morning and a good part of the afternoon, but the breads themselves disappear in a trice, said Buffington.
—Janice Steinhagen, Courant Community, 7 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trice
Noun
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Don't miss a minute of the action, tune in to FOX on Saturday to see which teams start strong in group play.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, about 10 minutes.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The outing marked Charlotte's first time at the event and George's second.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Early on July 4, the Guadalupe River at Kerrville was flowing at 3 cubic feet per second.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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For now, that’s not part of his All-Star week duties, but, per usual, that week will be a busy one for the heartbeat of Cleveland’s lineup.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of illnesses caused by harmful algal blooms can include stomachaches, rashes, headaches, and coughing, while more serious symptoms include liver damage, seizures, and irregular heartbeats.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Noun
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And if Lula can channel that moment, what started as a threat could turn into a political gift.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Entering Austin’s newest Gold’s Gym, one could be forgiven a brief moment of confusion.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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“Trice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trice. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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