as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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Recent Examples of second
Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Their second was a Santana purchased directly from McCready in California.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 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
The Bruins’ bat boy’s tears stained the front of Cholowsky’s jersey as his sobs grew heavier by the second.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Their second was a Santana purchased directly from McCready in California.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 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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Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina Mall are just a 10-minute cab ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Sorry, this episode is an hour and forty-five minutes long?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
1 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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The team leapt to a 2-0 lead early in the first half thanks to the majesty and refreshing return-to-form of Christian Pulisic, who assisted on the first goal and finished off the second.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Guests are able to customize and personalize their experiences with the dedicated butler team available to assist around the clock.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 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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Luis Enrique’s side swept all before them to become European champions for the first time last season and are threatening to do so again, with Arsenal the only obstacle standing between PSG and a second successive Champions League crown.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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The indicator has been making a pattern of higher readings since the February lows, confirming that buyers are getting more aggressive on each successive push.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
28 May 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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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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