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a very small space of time
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Recent Examples of second
Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Kenyan runner won the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds, shattering the previous men’s world record by 65 seconds.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Joe Otterson, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Hulu Original series, made by ITV Studios’ Happy Prince, returns in two six-episode batches, with the second batch following later in the year.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Last year’s Gators could shoot the 3 and get back a lot of their misses, a combination that took them to second in adjusted offensive efficiency and won a national title.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In a race for the ages, Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday, shattering the previous men’s world record by an astonishing 65 seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The Kenyan runner won the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds, shattering the previous men’s world record by 65 seconds.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The second season debuted on April 16, with this week’s Top 10 covering April 13-19.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Hulu Original series, made by ITV Studios’ Happy Prince, returns in two six-episode batches, with the second batch following later in the year.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Peraza, the shortstop, made a diving stop up the middle, flipping the ball to second for a force out.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Last year’s Gators could shoot the 3 and get back a lot of their misses, a combination that took them to second in adjusted offensive efficiency and won a national title.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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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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Melton took an awkward step and went down, then scrambled back to the base and was assisted off the field.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Eighth grader Destiny Cornelius, 15, saw the driver holding a nebulizer and helped administer the medication, while 13-year-old McKenzy Finch assisted.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Since 2018, Xie’s research group has gradually advanced the technology through successive iterations, addressing persistent challenges in materials science, cell durability, fuel processing, and the ability to maintain continuous coal feed.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz won’t play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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While the sales increases in some cases were aided by tax incentives and new emissions rules, the figures point to how global fleets are rapidly electrifying in response to the war in Iran.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Trying to run a bar without any water is costing them around $500 a month—that's an extra $6,000 annually, and there was still a water bill to be paid.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Eagles forced extra innings after Xavier Pacheco hit a 1-out RBI single to center in the bottom of the seventh.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those who have adopted its use for shopping are driven primarily by convenience and efficiency, but many are constrained by concerns around trust and authenticity.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Major travel and hospitality brands including Accor, Club Med, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Minor Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group, and Six Senses, pledged to halve food waste by 2026, adopting practices such as deploying AI to analyze guest consumption patterns across different meals and seasons.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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The measures were reinforced over the past 24 hours on the city’s outskirts with additional forces stationed along key airport access routes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, with Stanton presumably vacating the DH spot, the switch-hitting, defensively-subpar Domínguez, who is better from the left side, can help the Bombers against a string of right-handed starting pitchers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Moon steadies Jupiter’s influence, helping practical decisions create emotional ease.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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