as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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as in another
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as in to assist
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Recent Examples of second
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Quickly Florida parlayed a power play into a 1-1 knot just 11 seconds into the advantage on Carter Verhaeghe’s close backhander 5:21 into the game.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
My second game, a loss by more than 20 points using the Los Angeles Clippers, was never close.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The drinking, dancing and shots lead to the Russian-language argument and Laurie's suggestion (powerfully seconded by Jaclyn) that the six reconvene at their White Lotus resort villa pool.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
From walking across one of the smallest countries, Tuvalu, in less than 60 seconds, to sleeping on the Great Wall of China, the married couple has visited 197 countries in just eight years.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Quickly Florida parlayed a power play into a 1-1 knot just 11 seconds into the advantage on Carter Verhaeghe’s close backhander 5:21 into the game.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
Adjective
Despite that the Dodgers had no choice but to deploy their second bullpen game of the opening month.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
My second game, a loss by more than 20 points using the Los Angeles Clippers, was never close.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Naperville Central sophomore pitcher Avery Miller seconds that notion.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The drinking, dancing and shots lead to the Russian-language argument and Laurie's suggestion (powerfully seconded by Jaclyn) that the six reconvene at their White Lotus resort villa pool.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
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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Gaps in adult care To better assist young people in the community, the commissioners approved new positions to establish a youth crisis stabilization center last February, according to the county’s briefing sheet.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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Those would be similar to those in NATO’s Article 5, under which all members are obliged to assist an attacked nation.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Singapore Reuters — Singapore’s People’s Action Party won its 14th successive election on Saturday to extend its unbroken six-decade rule, delivering a strong mandate to its new premier as the city-state braces for economic turbulence from a global trade war.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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City are in their third successive final, losing 2-1 against Manchester United last year, having beaten their city rivals 2-1 a year earlier.—
Ben Burrows,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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This event united golfers, sponsors, donors, vendors and volunteers to aid families facing financial and emotional hardships caring for a critically ill child — some of which include homelessness, hunger and depression.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
1 May 2025
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Nearly every element of the federal student aid system, from grants to aid disbursement to repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs, would be impacted if the plan is enacted.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Releasing alongside the console is a Switch 2 exclusive Mario Kart World, which can be purchased in a bundle with the console for an extra $50.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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For extra protection, Nelson suggests changing clothes immediately after returning home.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Advocates want more states to adopt basic guidelines with hopes more missing people will be found, volunteers will be better protected and bereft families won't fall victim to searchers-for-hire schemes.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Others, such as Musk supporter FCC Chair Brendan Carr, have been urging European allies to adopt Starlink over Chinese satellite technologies, which the State Department has started to echo.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Roll a 6-foot-long piece of hog wire or concrete reinforcing wire into a 2-foot-diameter tomato cage.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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It was reinforced in 2022 by the California Air Resources Board, and copied by 11 other states: New York, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware and Maryland.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Even now, a team of entrepreneurs and research scientists, backed by federal funding, are creating these standards.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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Below find our go-to products used to renovate our yard, including a Craftsman reel mower, a Fiskars shovel that’s backed by more than 3,800 five-star ratings, and a Scotts seed spreader.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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