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 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 For a nanosecond, there’s mystery. — Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nanosecond

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Noun

Croix Bethune scored a one-touch equalizer in the 52nd minute and Temwa Chawinga put the hosts ahead of the San Diego Wave with a strike in the 61st.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
This wasn’t just a case of a team scoring a last-minute winner, though.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

Definition of minute

Noun

As the final seconds ticked down on Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win over a valiant Argentina and the referee blew his whistle, one could be forgiven for their mind once again slipping to memories of La Roja’s maiden World Cup victory.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
To place a Roomba into Ship mode, hold down the Home button for 10 seconds.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Definition of second

Noun

It can be treated effectively with antibiotics, particularly when caught early, but can cause longer-term problems including arthritis, severe headaches and irregular heartbeat if not.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Fery, a virtually unknown British wild card with a triple-digit ranking, has become the emotional heartbeat of Wimbledon while legitimately diverting some national attention from England’s World Cup quest.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of heartbeat

Noun

The countdown clock is ticking, and both Lestat the vampire and Lestat the TV season are frittering away their last moments on restating the facts.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Eyewear is enjoying its moment in the fashion spotlight, attracting consumers in search of self-expression as much as optical support.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026

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