as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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Recent Examples of second
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 June 2026
So the whole success of the Tracey Ullman Show shorts were based on 15-second cartoons.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Through 15 games this season, with 19 games to go, Inter Miami sits in second place in the Eastern Conference with 31 points, two points behind leader Nashville SC.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
After a popout to second by first baseman Jordan Woolery, shortstop Aleena Garcia stroked an RBI single to give the Bruins a 2-1 lead.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
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Noun
The old include the obvious (Louis) and less obvious (a one-of-a-kind musical origin story), but the new arrives in the form of the mysterious Gabriella (Jennifer Ehle), Lestat’s undead mother whose thirst for blood ranks a distant second to her nymphomania.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 June 2026
So the whole success of the Tracey Ullman Show shorts were based on 15-second cartoons.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Adjective
The head coach told reporters that the decision to limit Brooks’ reps Tuesday was a product of ramping up the former second-round pick’s workload.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Through 15 games this season, with 19 games to go, Inter Miami sits in second place in the Eastern Conference with 31 points, two points behind leader Nashville SC.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Verb
Jackson Arrasin led the inning off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
After a popout to second by first baseman Jordan Woolery, shortstop Aleena Garcia stroked an RBI single to give the Bruins a 2-1 lead.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
Noun
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The 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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His 75-minute-long tours feel less like being talked at and more like movable feasts of sights and storytelling.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
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This is a creative process whereby discards are cleaned and sent to factory, where they are cut, re-shaped and sewn into a new end product.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
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Let cooking oils and fats cool, then pour them into a sealable container and discard.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
Verb
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That’s when the organization tries to bring in foreign providers to assist.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Rescuers quickly mobilized a network of volunteers and professionals from across California, tapping about 20 agencies to assist in scouring some 60,000 acres of woodland.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The three Jeffs, likely during a moment of desperation, made an agreement to split the winnings and invited Davis to join them.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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People overhear the worst possible information at the worst possible moment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Last year, Japan even deployed its own military to help cull bear numbers.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
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While professionals are commissioned year-round to carry out the cull, once a year the public is invited in on the act.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The Mavericks got successive second-period goal goals from Jack Randl, Luke Loheit, Landon McCallum and Jimmy Glynn.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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First player in Pac-8 history to rush for 1,000 yards in three successive years.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Gradually, Vox began rising in the polls, aided by the Sánchez administration’s corruption scandals.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Here is a look at two detainees' experiences and a deep dive into the allegations, with the lawsuit being aided by the American Civil Liberties Union.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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