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
The burst was less than 30 nanoseconds long — a remarkably short duration for any radio burst.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
None of its systems would have been capable of producing this nanosecond signal.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 June 2025
Nuggets and Clippers players gazed up at the jumbotron together and tried to litigate the nanoseconds.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2025
Being locked out of the internet, even for nanoseconds at a time, can set back people and businesses.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
None of its systems would have been capable of producing this nanosecond signal.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 June 2025
Nuggets and Clippers players gazed up at the jumbotron together and tried to litigate the nanoseconds.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2025
Being locked out of the internet, even for nanoseconds at a time, can set back people and businesses.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nanosecond
Noun
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Follow that with a dip in the sea at Lia beach—a four minute walk away—or book a pottery class through one of the hotel’s artisan partners.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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You’re asked to meet with senior leadership for the very first time—in five minutes.—
Michele Moreno,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The outing marked Charlotte's first time at the event and George's second.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Early on July 4, the Guadalupe River at Kerrville was flowing at 3 cubic feet per second.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Intimacy is the heartbeat of a thriving relationship.—
Chamin Ajjan,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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This was the first time Hollywood managed to deliver legitimately impressive moments of flight for the Man of Steel.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Reflect on formative moments in your life and identify patterns in what drives you.—
Priya Abani,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Nanosecond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nanosecond. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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