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
Medical records released by the District Six Medical Examiner also revealed that Hogan had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder that leads to irregular heartbeats.
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Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
In cities across America that once lacked a sporting identity, basketball became the heartbeat of revitalisation.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The heartbeat tradition before games has become a hallmark of the Q2 Stadium experience, often led by celebrity guests.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Consuming too much caffeine can also lead to side effects like anxiety, rapid heartbeat, agitation, and trouble sleeping.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 July 2025
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Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
In cities across America that once lacked a sporting identity, basketball became the heartbeat of revitalisation.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The heartbeat tradition before games has become a hallmark of the Q2 Stadium experience, often led by celebrity guests.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Consuming too much caffeine can also lead to side effects like anxiety, rapid heartbeat, agitation, and trouble sleeping.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbeat
Noun
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Suarez then curled in a gorgeous cross to De Paul that the Argentine newcomer tucked away, marking his first goal since joining the Herons and negating Pumas attacker Jorge Ruvalcaba’s opener 11 minutes earlier.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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With Minnesota pushing for an equalizer, San Luis sub Sebastian Perez-Bouquet scored the second goal in the 90th minute.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
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With less than 30 seconds on the clock, cornerback Ethan Robinson blitzed Lions quarterback Henson Hook and managed to come down with a game-sealing interception.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Miami Dolphins ventured to Detroit for their second preseason game and won, 24-17, as rookie cornerback Ethan Robinson had the play of the game with a dramatic leaping interception with 22 seconds left at the Dolphins’ 20-yard line.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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The hot mic moment was shared on X by conservative NewsBusters managing editor Curtis Houck.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Even clean, quiet moments are disrupted with intrusive thoughts, a pang of anxiety appearing when one least expects it.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Heartbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbeat. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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