as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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as in to assist
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Recent Examples of second
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The second verse is no less random, with lyrics about moonwalking on a UFO, dropping bars while brushing teeth and a shout out to legendary 2001 blaxploitation-adjacent comedy Pootie Tang.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Staffing took another hit during the busy afternoon on April 28, when controllers lost radio communication with planes for 30 seconds and could not see them on their radar scope for 90 seconds.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Staffing took another hit during the busy afternoon on April 28, when controllers lost radio communication with planes for 30 seconds and could not see them on their radar scope for 90 seconds.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Spotify's revenue came in 10% higher for the second quarter of 2025 compared to the year-prior quarter, according to its financial statement.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The second verse is no less random, with lyrics about moonwalking on a UFO, dropping bars while brushing teeth and a shout out to legendary 2001 blaxploitation-adjacent comedy Pootie Tang.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
According to Duggleby, Venus engineers used a camera shooting at 1 million frames per second to slow down the RDRE ignition process and observe the engine's detonation sequence in as much detail as possible.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Staffing took another hit during the busy afternoon on April 28, when controllers lost radio communication with planes for 30 seconds and could not see them on their radar scope for 90 seconds.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
According to Duggleby, Venus engineers used a camera shooting at 1 million frames per second to slow down the RDRE ignition process and observe the engine's detonation sequence in as much detail as possible.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Staffing took another hit during the busy afternoon on April 28, when controllers lost radio communication with planes for 30 seconds and could not see them on their radar scope for 90 seconds.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 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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In the 34th minute, Toklomati scored from the center of the box, assisted by Kerwin Vargas and Ashley Westwood.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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While police are prohibited by law from assisting in immigration enforcement, officers have in the past been called to guarantee the safety of the public and agents.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That included his coming into successive games in July with the bases loaded and getting the final out in the inning both times without allowing a run to score.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary-General Mohamed Ismail told Reuters the artifacts date back to successive periods starting from the Ptolemaic era.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In addition to the other crimes, court documents note Denis allegedly aided in filing false joint tax returns in 2018, 2019 and 2020, resulting in claims of hundreds of thousands of fraudulent refunds each year.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The album’s sales gain was aided by the wide release of its standard 12-track CD to brick-and-mortar retailers.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Try one of Nour Hammour’s shearling options—the Carolyn is a classic silhouette for the brand—or opt a reversible option from Diane Von Furstenberg or Lafayette 148 for extra warmth and versatility.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Similar to an in-office treatment, step one is a trio of extra-strength exfoliating acids (lactic, glycolic, and mandelic), and step two is a clay mask to simultaneously neutralize the acids and deep clean the skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To meet current demands and anticipate future challenges, hospitals around the world are moving to adopt the latest technology and embrace the digital transition.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The twins had always known they had been adopted in Chile, but had no recollection of their mother.—
Rafael Romo,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead of predictive policing that reinforces existing biases, envision AI that helps communities understand and address root causes of social problems.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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That’s not the case with the Margaret Dabbs London Nail Strengthening Treatment, which reinforces flimsy fingernails after just one swipe of its brush.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet the unit also targets dissenters and those, including various clans, some backed by Israel, that dare to defy Hamas’s rule.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Frequently, capital comes with deep industry roots — a former music executive backing a music startup, or a healthcare veteran funding a medtech company.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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