as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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Recent Examples of second
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty called for a 30-second break before weighing a controversial East Sacramento apartment project.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s two in the second verse.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Angel Gonzalez led the eighth inning off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Ohl also broke the vaunted 20-second barrier to win the 50 freestyle.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty called for a 30-second break before weighing a controversial East Sacramento apartment project.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Adjective
Included among them, earning his scholarship at the end of his redshirt freshman season in 2022 and then later being a second-team All-American as a junior in 2024 and first-team All-SEC selection last season.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s two in the second verse.
—Charlie Harding, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
But Bill Gates, the Microsoft founder, catapults to second on the True Net Worth list once charitable giving is factored in.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Angel Gonzalez led the eighth inning off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 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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But like Gilgeous-Alexander, Wagler gets to the free throw line at a high rate, has a stellar assist-turnover ratio, and shoots the ball well with even more 3-point volume than Gilgeous-Alexander had.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Maxey was one point, assist or rebound short from going 4-0 to the Alt.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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David Raya has now been confirmed as the Premier League Golden Glove winner for a third successive season.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Such families are common in Appalachia, where poverty and incarceration rates are high, and the effects of the opioid crisis linger across successive generations.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Hill gave credit to the coaches for aiding in the preparation against San Diego’s lefties.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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But the die-off occurred as restoration work was already underway on nearly 15,000 north shore acres the state acquired at a cost of $100 million to aid the lake’s recovery.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The lightning-quick Maxey repeatedly got to the basket in the first half, but the Knicks continued to give him extra attention throughout his nearly 47 minutes of playing time.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Ryan Pierce produced a two-run double in the sixth as Dundee-Crown (9-15, 1-12) overcame a five-run deficit in forcing extra innings.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The situation is tricky enough in the case of innovations that users voluntarily adopt—plenty of people do not let their dim view of Meta overly interfere with their enjoyment of Instagram.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The vote requests that the department’s all-civilian watchdog adopt new guidelines similar to San Francisco, which bars police officers from pulling people over for broken taillights and other minor equipment violations unless there is a safety threat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Interior finishes include reclaimed timber flooring and panels, while mature trees relocated from municipal sites reinforce the 'tree' concept and create an immediate green setting.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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Local authorities formally closed all hiking routes to Mount Dukono in April and reinforced the ban following Friday’s incident.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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However, rights groups, including Global Witness, have long urged jewelers to avoid buying Burmese gemstones, saying the trade helps fund the country's military governments, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The goal was to help end partisan gridlock in Sacramento and force candidates in primaries to appeal to a wider range of voters, rather than just those in their own party.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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