as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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Recent Examples of second
Brom Hoban, Austin American Statesman, 12 Apr. 2026
But Rutherford said as soon as comms were established, things calmed for a second.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Only in the second half, with the Heat down 16, did the two share time on the court together, and then only briefly.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Last year’s Gators could shoot the 3 and get back a lot of their misses, a combination that took them to second in adjusted offensive efficiency and won a national title.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The trio hit mile 1 on East 12th Street in five minutes and 17 seconds.
—Brom Hoban, Austin American Statesman, 12 Apr. 2026
But Rutherford said as soon as comms were established, things calmed for a second.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
That’s where the second bond question comes in, rerouting the extra money to the district’s operation budget.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Only in the second half, with the Heat down 16, did the two share time on the court together, and then only briefly.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Peraza, the shortstop, made a diving stop up the middle, flipping the ball to second for a force out.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Last year’s Gators could shoot the 3 and get back a lot of their misses, a combination that took them to second in adjusted offensive efficiency and won a national title.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
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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The device uses heat therapy combined with SonicGlow to activate your skin care by assisting with deeper absorption and effectiveness.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The school district released details of plans to assist students and families during a walkout.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Although the ruling was non-binding, the UK has faced growing international pressure to comply, and successive British governments have framed it as a test of the country’s commitment to international law.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Vincent O’Brien also won three successive Grand Nationals in the 1950s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the infield playing in, second baseman Nico Hoerner threw out CJ Kayfus, running from third on contact, at home aided by a stellar catch and tag by Amaya.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Frank’s aided by his remote connection to Tom, his handler, who keeps him on track.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Start networking by reaching out to an old teammate, or look for community events that need an extra pair of hands.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The shelter is adopting out the remaining chihuahuas (Fieto, Baby, Lola and Missy) in pairs.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trump compared Starmer's approach to Iran to former United Kingdom Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who adopted an appeasement policy toward Nazi Germany during World War II.—
Elaine Mallon,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Further reinforcing the overlap, businesses and residents increasingly are fleeing high taxes and prices in Illinois for a lower cost of living in Indiana.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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It's formulated with the label's game-changing Alpha Keratin 60KU, which nourishes the scalp, repairs damage, and reinforces hair strength.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For 19 years, they have been involved with the March of Dimes, helping raise funds and creating awareness.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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New Orleans has long been notorious for embracing such scoundrels, a reputation that isn’t exactly helped by the fact that, for many years, disgraced attorneys who lost their licenses in Louisiana and applied for readmission to the bar often got it.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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