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a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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Recent Examples of second
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
But since each set of tires is needed for fewer laps, they can be worked hard enough to offset that 22-second pit stop and more.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Mohammed Fahess, a supermarket owner in the Jibchit district of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, told Reuters his business had been hit for a second time after suffering damage in the 2024-2025 bout of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Haslam pulled it off, overcoming a late challenge from Windham’s Giovanni Rodriguez, who jumped 45 feet, 3 inches on his final jump and Haslam was relegated to second with one jump left.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
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Noun
With nine seconds remaining on the pitch clock, Jaschinski paused the game as Caballero stood in the batter’s box.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
But since each set of tires is needed for fewer laps, they can be worked hard enough to offset that 22-second pit stop and more.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
Adjective
Historic elements of the former hotel remain today, including a grand piano and white stone, spiral staircase that rises up to the second-floor banquet rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Mohammed Fahess, a supermarket owner in the Jibchit district of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, told Reuters his business had been hit for a second time after suffering damage in the 2024-2025 bout of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Verb
But the Spartans’ leadoff hitter in the ninth reached on a throwing error by PLNU shortstop Matt Bernath, advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt and scored on a single to center by Brayden Woodburn.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Haslam pulled it off, overcoming a late challenge from Windham’s Giovanni Rodriguez, who jumped 45 feet, 3 inches on his final jump and Haslam was relegated to second with one jump left.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
Noun
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Vegas pulled Carter Hart with about three minutes to go, officially entering desperation mode, but nothing worked, and Nikolaj Ehlers scored an empty-netter to start the party.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The administration filed a last-minute request to stay the judge's injunction pending their appeal, but it was ultimately rejected.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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While scouting for bricks at New Jersey’s Perth Amboy Terracotta Company, Stan passed a stable constructed from oddly hued discards, failed experiments in mixing colors.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Use the back of a large chef’s knife to scrape milk from corn cobs into bowl with kernels; discard cobs.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
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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Angel's family has started a GoFundMe to assist with her medical bills, baby products and accessible additions such as structural ramps to their home, as the teen was paralyzed in the incident and is using a wheelchair.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Clergy and volunteers went to the site to assist relatives, Anderson said, and officials were working Sunday afternoon to identify all victims and notify their next of kin.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Noun
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This episode is hilarious, but it’s been so ruthlessly hacked down to giggle moments and ironic smash-cuts that important action and context are missing.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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By the next morning, the cull was over.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
12 Nov. 2025
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The cull followed a 10-month legal battle after lab tests confirmed avian influenza on the farm in December 2024, resulting in a CFIA cull order to protect animal and human health and maintain international trade standards.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Our ancestors’ genomes were built through successive waves of gene transfers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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The work to establish a consistent federal approach to AI regulation is bipartisan and spans successive administrations and Congresses.—
John R. Dearie,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Players are asked to protect Prythian from the villainous King of Hybern by traveling across the kingdom's seven courts (aka the game board) to acquire properties, powers and more to aid in the war.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Recent rescue numbers could’ve been even higher, Yacenda said, but lifeguards have been aided by colder water and the fact that some schools are still in session — meaning crowds have been smaller.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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