NANOSECOND Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

nanosecond

noun

ˈna-nə-ˌse-kənd

Definition of nanosecond

as in minute

a very small space of time a nanosecond was about all that it took her to accept his marriage proposal

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Recent Examples of nanosecond Every metre between two chips adds a nanosecond to the processing time, so the idea is to pack as many as possible closely together. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026 China is only six months behind—or four, or nine, or perhaps mere nanoseconds. — Chang Che, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026 Instead, the past week has been spent relitigating the final nanoseconds of the Wolverines’ 13-12 victory against Western Michigan. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Xona expects its satellites to eventually deliver a timing reference accurate to within 10 nanoseconds. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nanosecond

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Noun

What to do nearby As with other safaris, days are bookended by morning and afternoon game drives, set largely around the east side of Madikwe, where the lodge is based (15 minutes from the airstrip).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Jake LaRavia picked up his fourth foul with eight minutes and two seconds left in the second quarter.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of minute

Noun

Segura's first goal of the season came with assists from defender Ryan Porteous — the second of his career — and Leo Walta — his first in his fifth league appearance.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Bears kicker Yousef Obeid had four field goals in the game, including a 37-yarder that tied it at 20 with 32 seconds left.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of second

Noun

And down on the court at what is now M&T Bank Center at Gampel Pavilion on campus or PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, there must be standard bearers, the current flesh and heartbeat and faces of UConn basketball.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
Her team found a 77% higher rate of irregular heartbeats during the six weeks around the 2016 election, compared with a control period.

— Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of heartbeat

Noun

Dailyacc Bandana Scarf Bold, patterned scarves are having a major moment this season—they’re one of the easiest ways to add a pop of color, pattern, and personality to an outfit without a lot of effort or investment.

— Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
During my stay, high tide aligned with early morning and sunset, allowing for serene quiet moments out on the cove with nobody else around.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

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