as in minutes
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 nanoseconds
Interestingly, these tiny wonders can detect a temperature spike in 100 nanoseconds.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
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
The winners will measure their edge in nanoseconds and act before others can react.
—Ashok Reddy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
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
The winners will measure their edge in nanoseconds and act before others can react.
—Ashok Reddy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nanoseconds
Noun
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Las Vegas, as one example, overhauled its room by agreeing to major deals with Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker in a matter of mid-afternoon minutes.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Smart led that effort with a game-high plus-27 in 29 minutes and 17 seconds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Find your pulse and count 20 heartbeats.—
Vicki Glembocki,
Parents,
1 Mar. 2026
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That grandiosity simmers down into terrifying chase soundtracks and menacing hunter's heartbeats as the movie continues, but the after-image of those glorious strings lingers through the rest of the franchise.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Legislators craft viral moments for television and social media, sharpen partisan talking points and prepare for the next race long before the current term is finished.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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General Daily Insight for March 10, 2026 Small moments quietly point us toward big possibilities.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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