as in seconds
a very small space of time
I'll be with you in just a minute
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Recent Examples of minutes
Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Comet figured it out in one try and signed me up in a couple of minutes.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Experts recommend gradually shifting your sleep schedule by 15 minutes each week, avoiding caffeine and screen time close to bedtime, and exercising regularly to manage stress.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
The game lasted 3 hours and 10 minutes, with 322 penalty minutes.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The official said the attacks all happened in seven minutes and his leg was injured in the explosion.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Spray the top of the soap with isopropyl alcohol to remove any air bubbles, and allow the soap to cool for 20 minutes.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
ExpressVPN only takes around five minutes to set up, and also promises lightning-quick connectivity and 24-hour live-chat support, and allows users to connect to any device, from computers to phones to tablets.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
New Shepard flights last 10 to 12 minutes from launch until capsule touchdown.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Eletta Explore is a fully automatic machine that crafts more than 50 hot and cold drinks, including cold brew in under 3 minutes.
—Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Comet figured it out in one try and signed me up in a couple of minutes.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Experts recommend gradually shifting your sleep schedule by 15 minutes each week, avoiding caffeine and screen time close to bedtime, and exercising regularly to manage stress.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
The game lasted 3 hours and 10 minutes, with 322 penalty minutes.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The official said the attacks all happened in seven minutes and his leg was injured in the explosion.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Spray the top of the soap with isopropyl alcohol to remove any air bubbles, and allow the soap to cool for 20 minutes.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
ExpressVPN only takes around five minutes to set up, and also promises lightning-quick connectivity and 24-hour live-chat support, and allows users to connect to any device, from computers to phones to tablets.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
New Shepard flights last 10 to 12 minutes from launch until capsule touchdown.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minutes
Noun
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Companies can now detect many types of incidents involving violence in a few seconds, although some complex situations, such as self-harm and suicide, remain difficult to address through automation.—
John Wihbey,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even casual spectators couldn't help but comment on their obvious chemistry in the few brief seconds of interaction caught on camera.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When a customer calls, the system transcribes the conversation and redacts personal information before the information is shared with the AI assistant, Dunn said.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As more 911 calls come in, AI transcribes them on another screen.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In one of the film’s most madcap and darkly comedic moments, Linda bribes her daughter with the promise of a pet hamster — who turns out to be a biter, desperate to escape its box.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
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There were moments of incredible intimacy as well as moments of titillation and moments of danger.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The series, which chronicles the life and career of one of the 20th century’s most recognizable figures, includes the first-ever filmed interview with Taylor’s son, Chris Wilding, alongside interviews with Dame Joan Collins, Sharon Stone, and Paris Jackson.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Director Tony Benna’s life-affirming documentary inventively chronicles the marketing whiz’s limited time with family and friends.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Certain types of cancer treatments increase high blood pressure, cause irregular heartbeats and heart failure.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2025
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Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Android Authority reports, hints of Nano Banana have appeared in the code for the Google app on Android.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chris Dreja, the co-founding rhythm guitarist and later bassist of the Yardbirds, has died, reports The New York Times.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The system logs license plate information, vehicle characteristics and timestamps.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Keep Essentials Ready To Go Renee Dalo, a coach and speaker who logs about 100 travel days a year, says the secret is in her toiletry bag.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The temperature is the actual air reading — what a thermometer records in the shade.—
Brandi D. Addison,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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What the numbers show From 2000 to 2024, the dataset records 379 incidents and 487 deaths at religious congregations and religious community centers.—
James Densley,
The Conversation,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Minutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minutes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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