MINUTES Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

minutes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of minutes next

plural of minute

as in seconds

a very small space of time I'll be with you in just a minute

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minutes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of minute

as in transcribes

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Recent Examples of minutes

Noun

Michael Dale lay in his Escondido home with a plastic bag wrapped around his head and sealed with duct tape for at least eight minutes as Michaela Rylaarsdam, vibrator in hand, kept the cameras rolling, according to an arrest warrant affidavit filed in San Diego Superior Court. —

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 The son said police arrived within about 10 minutes. —

Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026 Staff greet guests quickly and efficiently, and luggage disappears upstairs within minutes. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026 Hannah is two minutes older than Noah, who provided an emotional entry point to the game. —

Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026 Serialized vertical video series with episodes lasting just a few minutes apiece first established itself in Asia but has drawn significant investment Stateside in recent years. —

Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 May 2026 After 45 minutes of CPR, Walker was placed on ECMO, a form of life support used when the heart and lungs can no longer function independently. —

Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 Cover and cook, still over medium-high heat, until the water has evaporated and the dumplings are cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. —

Kate Williams, AJC.com, 11 May 2026 Fortunately for them, though, the Knicks were plus-10 in the three first-half minutes Hukporti played in Game 1. —

Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for minutes

Noun

Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is typically made with trees, energy-intensive manufacturing processes and chemicals that can pollute the environment.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Hathaway, on a two-on-one with Luke Glendening, saw his point-blank slam-dunk try denied by the left pad of Andersen, and in the closing seconds, Dvorak’s shot from the slot, set up by Konecny, rang off the inside of the post.

— Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 May 2026