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
As many little heartbeats as possible, just running around, wrecking stuff in the house.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Severe symptoms include confusion, seizures, fainting, no urine in over eight hours or dark urine, and a rapid heartbeat.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 June 2026
Cherica didn’t wake up, but those in that hospital room were watching the monitors and swear that her heartbeat jumped in recognition when the baby was placed gently on her chest.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Prosecutors said, however, that several medical professionals testified that the infant had a heartbeat when born.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for heartbeat
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Severe symptoms include confusion, seizures, fainting, no urine in over eight hours or dark urine, and a rapid heartbeat.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 June 2026
Cherica didn’t wake up, but those in that hospital room were watching the monitors and swear that her heartbeat jumped in recognition when the baby was placed gently on her chest.
—
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Prosecutors said, however, that several medical professionals testified that the infant had a heartbeat when born.
—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbeat
Noun
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Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
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That assessment comes from Nielsen’s TV and streaming measurement system, which calculates how many people have watched for at least one minute.
Noun
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Suns owner Mat Ishbia once again let a first-round pick burn a hole in his pocket, trading his 2033 first (unprotected, according to ESPN) within seconds of the pick being eligible to trade.
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Experts recommend placing the back of your hand directly on the pavement for seven to 10 seconds.
Noun
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Key moment The Dream controlled the game early.
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Because she had already been assessed a technical foul moments earlier, the shove counted as her second of the night, earning an automatic ejection.
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“Heartbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbeat. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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