as in minute
a very small space of time
a nanosecond was about all that it took her to accept his marriage proposal
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of nanosecond
The Charlotte Hornets forward did not spend a nanosecond in France since the 2024-25 regular season wrapped up in April.
—
Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
While incredibly bright, the event only lasted less than 30 nanoseconds.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The burst was less than 30 nanoseconds long — a remarkably short duration for any radio burst.
—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
See All Example Sentences for nanosecond
Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
While incredibly bright, the event only lasted less than 30 nanoseconds.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The burst was less than 30 nanoseconds long — a remarkably short duration for any radio burst.
—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
See All Example Sentences for nanosecond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nanosecond
Noun
-
Wise had already entered the Capitol through a door that was forced open, exiting about 10 minutes later through a broken window, according to charging documents.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
-
Less than 10 minutes later, the base was locked down.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
With less than 30 seconds on the clock, cornerback Ethan Robinson blitzed Lions quarterback Henson Hook and managed to come down with a game-sealing interception.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
-
The Miami Dolphins ventured to Detroit for their second preseason game and won, 24-17, as rookie cornerback Ethan Robinson had the play of the game with a dramatic leaping interception with 22 seconds left at the Dolphins’ 20-yard line.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
According to medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
11 Aug. 2025
-
Seeking immediate medical attention if a wound becomes red, swollen, oozes pus, or shows other signs of infection such as fever, increasing pain, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, confusion, or disorientation.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The goal is that a fraction of a moment in a fitting.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
-
The hot mic moment was shared on X by conservative NewsBusters managing editor Curtis Houck.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nanosecond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nanosecond. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share