as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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as in another
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as in to assist
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Recent Examples of second
Laura Schober, Health, 13 May 2025
Expert picks On this day (May 13) in NBA Playoffs history
2004 — Derek Fisher with 0.4 seconds left.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Financial institutions have upped their forecasts for the yellow metal following the recent rally, Goldman Sachs giving a projection of $3,700 per ounce by the end of the year, and JPMorgan predicting prices above $4,000 by the second quarter of 2026.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The drinking, dancing and shots lead to the Russian-language argument and Laurie's suggestion (powerfully seconded by Jaclyn) that the six reconvene at their White Lotus resort villa pool.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
With your hands on the bar, pull to your upper abs, then pause for a few seconds.
—Laura Schober, Health, 13 May 2025
Expert picks On this day (May 13) in NBA Playoffs history
2004 — Derek Fisher with 0.4 seconds left.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Adjective
The second leg only opened up after Oihan Sancet opened the scoring from the penalty spot.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Financial institutions have upped their forecasts for the yellow metal following the recent rally, Goldman Sachs giving a projection of $3,700 per ounce by the end of the year, and JPMorgan predicting prices above $4,000 by the second quarter of 2026.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Naperville Central sophomore pitcher Avery Miller seconds that notion.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The drinking, dancing and shots lead to the Russian-language argument and Laurie's suggestion (powerfully seconded by Jaclyn) that the six reconvene at their White Lotus resort villa pool.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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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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Mac Allister anticipates and intercepts a Lewis Hall pass before clipping a perfectly weighted ball ahead of Salah, who assists the Jones goal that makes it 1-1.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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While the State Department's long-standing program to assist refugees during their first months in the U.S. has been halted due to Mr. Trump's actions, his administration has instructed resettlement officials to use Department of Health and Human Services funds to aid the Afrikaners.—
May 9,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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City are in their third successive final, losing 2-1 against Manchester United last year, having beaten their city rivals 2-1 a year earlier.—
Ben Burrows,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Singapore Reuters — Singapore’s People’s Action Party won its 14th successive election on Saturday to extend its unbroken six-decade rule, delivering a strong mandate to its new premier as the city-state braces for economic turbulence from a global trade war.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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On Monday, a federal judge declined to block the Internal Revenue Service from sharing some kinds of immigrants' tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to aid deportation efforts.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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This knowledge aids in making informed decisions regarding property positioning, tenant demographics, and competitive strategies. • Technology Integration: Utilizing modern property management and asset management software can enhance efficiency, accuracy and data analysis.—
Jesse Sasomsup,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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A number of major drug companies have forecast hundreds of millions of dollars in extra costs from the tariffs, which could end up being passed on to consumers.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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That extra step of setting up the continuous water drain tube is the only way to have this dehumidifier work effectively in a basement setting.—
Lisa Wood Shapiro,
Wired News,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Advocates want more states to adopt basic guidelines with hopes more missing people will be found, volunteers will be better protected and bereft families won't fall victim to searchers-for-hire schemes.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Others, such as Musk supporter FCC Chair Brendan Carr, have been urging European allies to adopt Starlink over Chinese satellite technologies, which the State Department has started to echo.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
Verb
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When financial literacy and empowerment are neglected, wealth-building opportunities slip through the cracks, reinforcing the cycle of instability.—
Shay Levister,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Rising protectionism fueled by a populist backlash to globalization, a post-pandemic push for economic security reinforced by the shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and, above all, intensifying U.S.-Chinese strategic rivalry converged to shatter the illusion of a global tech ecosystem.—
Ian Bremmer,
Foreign Affairs,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Even now, a team of entrepreneurs and research scientists, backed by federal funding, are creating these standards.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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Below find our go-to products used to renovate our yard, including a Craftsman reel mower, a Fiskars shovel that’s backed by more than 3,800 five-star ratings, and a Scotts seed spreader.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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