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
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
While many owners believe in the common 'seven years' conversion, experts at Pet MD say that cats reach the equivalent of 15 human years in their first year, and 24 human years by their second.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Joe Jonas scores his first solo top 10-charting effort on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as his second solo album, Music for People Who Believe in Love, debuts at No. 3 on the chart dated June 7.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 5 June 2025
Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
The set holds steady at No. 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ranking, while jumping from third place to second on the Top Streaming Albums roster.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Noun
When prompted to yawn, the unsettling face would peel open its lips, briefly shut its eyes for several seconds, and then return to its neutral position.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
While many owners believe in the common 'seven years' conversion, experts at Pet MD say that cats reach the equivalent of 15 human years in their first year, and 24 human years by their second.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Adjective
The book focuses on her time in the Biden White House, particularly the three weeks that led to Biden's decision to abandon his bid for a second term.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Joe Jonas scores his first solo top 10-charting effort on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as his second solo album, Music for People Who Believe in Love, debuts at No. 3 on the chart dated June 7.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 5 June 2025
Verb
Chicago Blackhawks unveil plans for a new Hall of Fame as part of their centennial season
Bertuzzi seconded that assessment.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
The set holds steady at No. 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ranking, while jumping from third place to second on the Top Streaming Albums roster.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 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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Alpine Rescue, Guardia di Finanza Rescue and Italy's Carabinieri (a military organization similar to the police) all assisted in the recovery efforts.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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The Aurora Police Department, Aurora Township Fire Department and Kane County Drone Team assisted the Kane County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the incident, per the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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With defeat, Ternana stay in the third tier for a second successive season, and the future of interim coach Fabio Liverani remains unknown.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Each successive tier offers more security suite and VPN licenses, more storage for online backups, and a wider range of identity protection features.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Epstein's former girlfriend and associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was sentenced in 2022 for aiding Epstein in the trafficking of minors and is serving a 20-year prison sentence.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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By the 2030s, the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is anticipated to usher in monumental changes, ranging from aiding in household chores such as cooking and cleaning to transforming our approach to everyday life on a grand scale.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The final dish is creamy, rich, and cheesy—extra cheesy even!—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Together the pair had celebrated by planting a Barcelona flag in the middle of the pitch, a moment and an image that has taken on extra significance since Xana’s death six years ago.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
Verb
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At the heart of the conference is the push to ratify the High Seas Treaty, adopted in 2023.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The term smart city, which first began to appear in the 1990s, is used to describe an urban area that adopts innovative digital technologies, data, sensors, and connectivity to improve a community’s livability, workability, and sustainability.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The company’s shares have risen more than 7% this week as Meta’s deal to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy has reinforced the view that demand is increasing as the tech sector hunts for electricity for its data centers.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors say Read backed into O’Keefe with her Lexus SUV in a drunken rage after dropping him off at the home for a house party and then left him to die outside during a historic blizzard.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Musk, the world's richest person, had spent more than a quarter of a billion dollars to back Mr. Trump and other Republican candidates, CBS News previously reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2025
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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