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
These shifting patterns subtly alter when the pulses arrive, introducing timing delays on the order of tens of nanoseconds, the statement says.
—
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The kids got bored with it in nanoseconds, but word got out in the blue jay community that a peanut paradise had sprung up in our yard and to come on over!
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
After running for 8 hours, the clock deviated only by 102 nanoseconds, approaching the standard of atomic clocks while both requiring less physical space and less power to run.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2025
His take on the professional star whisperer, ready to drop everything for his client in a nanosecond and able to coax him out of funks via endless distractions, is neither cloyingly affectionate nor barbed.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nanosecond
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The kids got bored with it in nanoseconds, but word got out in the blue jay community that a peanut paradise had sprung up in our yard and to come on over!
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
After running for 8 hours, the clock deviated only by 102 nanoseconds, approaching the standard of atomic clocks while both requiring less physical space and less power to run.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2025
His take on the professional star whisperer, ready to drop everything for his client in a nanosecond and able to coax him out of funks via endless distractions, is neither cloyingly affectionate nor barbed.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nanosecond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nanosecond
Noun
-
In any case, it's been a minute.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
-
With five minutes to play in the first half, Brandeis commit Javi Lopez sank a triple himself as the Raiders took a 23-18 lead.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Anthony Mantha scored 15 seconds later, getting behind the Avs defense and putting one past Wedgewood before the MacKinnon goal announcement was complete.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
-
After Charlie McAvoy hit the post at one end, Paul Cotter scored his second of the game with six seconds to go in overtime.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The technology uses electrical pulses to directly treat the heart tissue that causes the irregular heartbeat.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Consuming more than 350 milligrams of supplemental magnesium can lead to magnesium toxicity, which can cause symptoms including low blood pressure, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing and cardiac arrest.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Forty-one minutes later, her pacemaker application disconnected from her phone, marking the precise moment an 84-year-old woman who could not walk 50 yards without help was ripped from her bed.—
Neal K. Shah,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
-
As the vast landscape spread out below, filled with roaming herds and golden hues, our guest popped the question—creating a moment both magical and unforgettable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nanosecond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nanosecond. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
