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
This would suck capital investment back to America in a nanosecond and financially seduce companies to reshore factories, labs and headquarters back here with bargain-low tax rates.
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Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
For just a moment, Mexico's Global Navigation Satellite System plunged out of sync by almost 80 nanoseconds — one billionth-of-a-second disruptions that risk financial markets and GPS navigation.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2025
At this hot cocoon, the researchers suggest the jet's high-energy photons can interact with atomic nuclei, transmuting protons to neutrons incredibly quickly — on the order of a nanosecond.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Currently, MRAMs use electric and magnetic methods to reach nanosecond read and write speeds, like conventional RAMs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2025
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Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
For just a moment, Mexico's Global Navigation Satellite System plunged out of sync by almost 80 nanoseconds — one billionth-of-a-second disruptions that risk financial markets and GPS navigation.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2025
At this hot cocoon, the researchers suggest the jet's high-energy photons can interact with atomic nuclei, transmuting protons to neutrons incredibly quickly — on the order of a nanosecond.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Currently, MRAMs use electric and magnetic methods to reach nanosecond read and write speeds, like conventional RAMs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nanosecond
Noun
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The walk takes about 45 minutes to an hour to complete.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Noun
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In California And Wins Impressively, Hill wins his 100 meter heat at the Last Chance Meet in California, running 10.15 seconds.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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With our new platform, law students can get up to speed on a case in seconds, not hours.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Spanning over 30 years, the event will once again celebrate the heartbeat of Latin music and culture with four days of panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, showcases, networking and activations.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
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Music has always been the heartbeat of the VMAs, but the show’s soul comes from its willingness to break rules, embrace unpredictability and reflect the times.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
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Especially when these parents are supplying us with some of the show’s best moments.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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According to Morgan Stanley, nearly half of all Fortune 500 companies were founded during a recession or economic downturn—a reminder that moments of uncertainty often lay the foundation for lasting success.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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“Nanosecond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nanosecond. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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