as in minute
a very small space of time
I'd accept a job offer from that company in a heartbeat
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Recent Examples of heartbeat
The detectives recognized that his heartbeat would disprove his story of running around trying to rescue all of his worldly belongings.
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ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Most recently, Self missed KU’s game this season against Colorado due to AFib, which is an irregular heartbeat.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Zack James’ shifty drumming hammers out a drum ’n’ bass redux like a panicked heartbeat while Carney Hemler’s bass lurches in slow motion, replicating the gut drop of a horrible realization.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
For the first time in history, Silicon Valley, the global heartbeat of innovation, is falling behind.
—Sumeet Vaidya, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
Most recently, Self missed KU’s game this season against Colorado due to AFib, which is an irregular heartbeat.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Zack James’ shifty drumming hammers out a drum ’n’ bass redux like a panicked heartbeat while Carney Hemler’s bass lurches in slow motion, replicating the gut drop of a horrible realization.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
For the first time in history, Silicon Valley, the global heartbeat of innovation, is falling behind.
—Sumeet Vaidya, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbeat
Noun
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Anna Moorhouse The goalkeeper is getting regular minutes for Orlando Pride and also started in the 8-0 win over China in November, so seems Hampton’s backup.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Clutch scoring is defined as points that come in the final five minutes of a game where the point differential between teams is five or less.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Consider this top the easiest way to look put together in seconds.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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The cell maintains this state with machines called electron transport chains that pump out thousands of protons per second.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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By tapping into the brand’s deep connection to celebrity culture, the game transforms familiar faces and trending moments into interactive entertainment.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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After Hawks center Tony Bradley was called for an offensive foul for setting a hard screen on Alvarado, the veteran McCollum got into it with the scrappy Knicks guard, jawing face-to-face in a moment that underscored the growing chippiness in the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Heartbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbeat. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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