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 To realize the technological ambitions of over-the-air computation, nanosecond timing and exquisite RF signal design will be crucial. — Ana I. Pérez-Neira, IEEE Spectrum, 7 Apr. 2026 The new prototype, still very far from being practical, took femtoseconds (quadrillionths of a second) to charge and stored the energy for nanoseconds. — New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026 Atom Power’s digital breaker eliminates this risk, by cutting the power in nanoseconds or microseconds. — Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026 To support uses like algorithmic trading, where nanoseconds count, cloud companies needed a way to transport data with as little latency (or delay) as possible. — Joel Khalili, Wired News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nanosecond

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Noun

Bake in preheated oven, rotating pans from top to bottom halfway through, until danishes are puffed and deep golden brown, 12-15 minutes.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Jaylyn Sherrod also provided a spark off the bench with seven points in nine minutes.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of minute

Noun

Engineered to protect hair from extreme heat, the Supersonic™ Travel uses intelligent heat control to measure temperature 100 times per second for healthier-looking, softer-feeling hair.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Alcántara gave the Cubs a 4-3 lead with his first career home run in the second, a two-out shot to left-center after Dansby Swanson walked.

— Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of second

Noun

The latter is located in the center of the ship and truly serves as the heartbeat of Beyond.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Lawmakers and local leaders must stand up for these values and invest in the public schools that are the heartbeat of our communities.

— Stephanie Vanos, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

Definition of heartbeat

Noun

Zoom all the way out and this moment snaps into a familiar frame.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The last time they were seen as the full fivesome was in a brief moment after Kate completed the National Three Peaks Challenge in support of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity at the beginning of the month.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2026

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