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
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
While many owners believe in the common 'seven years' conversion, experts at Pet MD say that cats reach the equivalent of 15 human years in their first year, and 24 human years by their second.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Joe Jonas scores his first solo top 10-charting effort on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as his second solo album, Music for People Who Believe in Love, debuts at No. 3 on the chart dated June 7.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 5 June 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Prominent owner Mike Repole earlier Tuesday posted on social media a proposal to move the Belmont to second in the Triple Crown order, four weeks after the Kentucky Derby and sliding the Preakness back further with the aim of keeping more of the top horses involved.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Noun
When prompted to yawn, the unsettling face would peel open its lips, briefly shut its eyes for several seconds, and then return to its neutral position.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
While many owners believe in the common 'seven years' conversion, experts at Pet MD say that cats reach the equivalent of 15 human years in their first year, and 24 human years by their second.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Adjective
The book focuses on her time in the Biden White House, particularly the three weeks that led to Biden's decision to abandon his bid for a second term.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Joe Jonas scores his first solo top 10-charting effort on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart as his second solo album, Music for People Who Believe in Love, debuts at No. 3 on the chart dated June 7.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 5 June 2025
Verb
The plan after Bregman signed appeared to be to move Devers to second, but Devers actually has only DH'd this year.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Prominent owner Mike Repole earlier Tuesday posted on social media a proposal to move the Belmont to second in the Triple Crown order, four weeks after the Kentucky Derby and sliding the Preakness back further with the aim of keeping more of the top horses involved.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 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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The Aurora Police Department, Aurora Township Fire Department and Kane County Drone Team assisted the Kane County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the incident, per the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Alpine Rescue, Guardia di Finanza Rescue and Italy's Carabinieri (a military organization similar to the police) all assisted in the recovery efforts.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Most cruelly, opponents Manchester United scored three minutes later before doubling their advantage late on, and the 2-0 defeat meant Villa missed out, on goal difference, on becoming the first team outside of the traditional ‘Big Six’ to qualify for the Champions League in successive campaigns.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Iranian experts have long urged successive U.S. administrations to provide strike pay and other forms of aid to restive workers in the Islamic Republic, with a view to improving human rights and causing regime change from within.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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By the 2030s, the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is anticipated to usher in monumental changes, ranging from aiding in household chores such as cooking and cleaning to transforming our approach to everyday life on a grand scale.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Epstein's former girlfriend and associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, was sentenced in 2022 for aiding Epstein in the trafficking of minors and is serving a 20-year prison sentence.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Program members will also get extra perks such as one free bag, seats with extra leg room, and the ability to make same-day changes to tickets.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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The match went to the second half of extra time still level, but not before LAFC suffered a significant loss.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Verb
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In 1985, the Ohio Legislature adopted it as the official state rock song.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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In this environment, Lennar must continue to carefully manage inventory levels and adopt dynamic pricing strategies to protect profitability and sustain market share.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The company’s shares have risen more than 7% this week as Meta’s deal to buy nuclear power from Constellation Energy has reinforced the view that demand is increasing as the tech sector hunts for electricity for its data centers.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The congestion toll began in January — a requirement of New York State’s 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, meant to both reduce congestion and back $15 billion in bonds toward specific MTA projects.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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The changes to Collins’ show aren’t the most surprising the network has ever tested — does anyone recall the quiz shows backed by previous CNN chief Jeff Zucker?—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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