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noun (1)

Definition of secondnext
as in minute
a very small space of time I'll be ready in a second

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second

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noun (2)

as in discard
something separated from a group or lot for not being as good as the others the slightly flawed linens were sold as seconds

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second

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adjective

as in another

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second

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verb

as in to assist

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Recent Examples of second
Noun
The Raiders’ defense also delivered before intermission, as Timothy Johnson intercepted a Dunbar pass with 32 seconds remaining in the second quarter. — Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026 But, with seconds left on the clock, Patel wanted to get in one last slap shot. — Richie McGinniss, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Most of those reductions occurred during the first year of his second term. — Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 This is the second affair in which Ken Paxton has been involved. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
Bogaerts got to second on Dustin Harris’ subsequent sacrifice bunt. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Ray promptly led off with a homer to put us out in front 4–3, while Lenny followed with a single and then advanced to second on a wild pitch. — New York Daily News, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for second
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
  1. minute
  2. discard
  3. another
  4. assist
  5. moment
  6. cull
  7. successive
  8. aid
Noun
  • Over the record’s 33 minutes, Holden delivers an outstanding addition to his catalog that’s as absorbing and realist as any rap album this year.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The nearly six-minute film shows how the team combines precision machining, assembly, and repair to accelerate robot development.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of minute
Noun
  • Drawing on classic trial films and cartoon lore, director Dave Green crafts an underdog story that mirrors the movie’s own David-versus-Goliath journey from studio discard to theatrical release.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • If liquid collects on the top of the discard, stir it in before using.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of discard
Adjective
  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    — Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • As the Gophers kept winning in a historic season, stakes surrounding their season-ending rivalry game with Wisconsin kept ratcheting up — outgrowing even the another annual Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2019
Definition of another
Verb
  • She was assisted by corrections officers in exiting the witness room.
    — JAMIE STENGLE, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • These people greet and check in voters, provide them with ballots, assist with tabulation and/or assist with processing absentee ballots.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • From its opening moments, Zoe Kazan’s epic, sprawling Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, East of Eden, announces that the monstrous Cathy Ames (played by Florence Pugh) is the true center of the story.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • There are these hybrid opportunities to cross-pollinate our incredible products, as well as big moments happening in culture.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of moment
Noun
  • The Supreme Court of Canada had stayed the cull order until the court decided whether to hear the appeal.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • For that, Nearmap turned to Sci-eye, a company that uses its AI models to count kangaroos, to inform government culls.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of cull
Adjective
  • An eight-minute brain scan comprises a few hundred successive images of the whole brain.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The United States under successive presidential administrations has been critical of the ICC since its founding.
    — Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of successive
Verb
  • Wearable sensors could aid therapy The researchers envision garments that let users control video game characters or operate robots remotely.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Lawyers for victims’ relatives claim that a group of extremist religious leaders in Saudi Arabia aided the hijackers.
    — Tom Winter, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of aid

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