as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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Recent Examples of second
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
But the Golden Knights didn’t let the two-goal swing trouble them too much, with Stone’s power-play goal 19 seconds into the second period sparking a three-goal answer to tie the game heading into the final period of regulation.
—Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Will Smith also went deep for just the second time in his past 21 games.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
But Alcantara escaped the jam when Alex Freeland bounced to second with two runners on.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
More popularly known through the Jurassic Park franchise, Velociraptors are a close second at (60 km/h (37mph).
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
But the Golden Knights didn’t let the two-goal swing trouble them too much, with Stone’s power-play goal 19 seconds into the second period sparking a three-goal answer to tie the game heading into the final period of regulation.
—Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Adjective
Rafaela grounded into a fielder’s choice for the second out and Abreu grounded out to the pitcher to end the game.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Will Smith also went deep for just the second time in his past 21 games.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Verb
He was replaced by pinch-runner Lane Thomas, who immediately advanced to second on closer Andres Munoz’s balk.
—Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
But Alcantara escaped the jam when Alex Freeland bounced to second with two runners on.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
Noun
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Timothy Tillman scored in the 86th minute, his first goal in more than two years, Thomas Hasal had five saves, and LAFC beat the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on Sunday night in the final MLS match before the 2026 World Cup break.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Score last-minute savings on a supportive wireless bra that’s so comfortable, shoppers can sleep in it.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 May 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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Soon after, in another incident in the Runyon Canyon area, the Los Angeles Police Department said officers assisted in a medical emergency involving two minors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Other Those are all positive ways to assist in dealing with situational depression.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Most of the night went on without a hitch, with several show-stopping moments bringing the audience to their feet, but like every live event, there were a few flubs and a couple eyebrow-raising choices.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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In these moments, Neolin became the Wolf, seeking the Master of Life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 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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Cortes raced home on Kurtz’s single, and Kurtz advanced the final 180 feet on successive groundouts.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The alcohol is well integrated, arriving in successive waves rather than spikes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Brian Posehn) and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie).—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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But this would require a more discriminating choice of clients, to avoid aiding wars like Saudi Arabia’s brutal campaign in Yemen or Israel’s mass slaughter in Gaza.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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