HEARTBEAT Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

heartbeat

noun

ˈhärt-ˌbēt

Definition of heartbeat

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 Here's your step-by-step guide to cleaning oak cabinets safely and correctly so your beautiful kitchen stays the heartbeat of your home and the hub for entertaining. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 The warning signs include all the above but also may include a strong, rapid heartbeat, confusion, vomiting, seizures, slurred speech, or passing out. — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 2 July 2026 The Hatch Go plays 10 soothing sounds, including white noise, ocean sounds, and heartbeat. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 July 2026 Systolic blood pressure, which measures arterial pressure at the peak of each heartbeat, is considered a primary indicator of heart disease risk. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for heartbeat

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Noun

But those plans were derailed on Thursday when Egyptian authorities blocked the ship, the Scarlet Lady, from entering its waters at the last minute, according to Atlantis Events, days after the vessel was refused entry to Turkey.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Veteran forward Emma Cannon played 12 minutes and scored nine points as a key post presence late when Cardoso was in foul trouble.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of minute

Noun

There have been 35 goals within five seconds of a corner being taken.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Players each have 30 seconds on a personal clock, so whoever takes the longest and runs out of time first — sometimes because Jacquis calls for detailed clarifications — gets booted.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of second

Noun

Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.

— Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
With three Japanese players around him, the decision to immediately engage during such a transitional moment was incorrect.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026

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