SECONDS Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

seconds 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of second

as in minutes

a very small space of time I'll be ready in a second

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seconds

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of second

as in discards

something separated from a group or lot for not being as good as the others the slightly flawed linens were sold as seconds

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seconds

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of second

as in sides (with)

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Recent Examples of seconds

Noun

At that speed, even tiny particles produce bright streaks, often leaving glowing trails that persist for several seconds. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Some dialogues seem leisurely and inconsequential, while some major revelations are over in seconds. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026 Two years ago, Vollering missed out on Tour victory after finishing an agonizing four seconds behind Niewiadoma-Phinney on the last stage. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 The clock showed 47 seconds and the marker displayed fourth down, with the full 10 yards to go. — Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 In the event, each rider must stay on the bull for 8 seconds with one hand in the bull rope and one hand in the air to earn a score. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026 The Atlanta Dream led for the first 2 minutes and 31 seconds. — Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026 Campari Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice, and stir for 15 to 20 seconds. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026 The office’s release said analysis from the California Highway Patrol showed Lynch had been traveling 70 to 90 mph in the seconds before the collision. — Haley Parsley august 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconds

Noun

Rest for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1 to 2 hours at room temperature.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Zero would mean exactly the same players playing exactly the same share of minutes; 100 per cent reflects an entirely new team.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of minutes

Noun

And defunct iIndustry supplied artistic entrepreneurs with adaptable real-estate discards, like London’s Bankside Power Station, which evolved into Herzog & de Meuron’s Tate Modern.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Li has dedicated freezer bags for different dishes, like vegetable scraps for soups or fruit discards for smoothies.

— Emily Siner, NPR, 27 June 2026

Definition of discards

Verb

My father was, in fact, a member of a council that assists the village chief in making decisions for the community.

— Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
Inside the restaurant, an off-duty Idaho state police trooper assists evacuating patrons and employees while searching for the gunman, according to the video.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of assists

Verb

That’s according to Nithin Mummaneni, CEO of Infinity Loop, a negotiation intelligence platform that aids enterprises in negotiating better terms with the manufacturers that make their products.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Soluble fiber, which dissolves in water, feeds gut bacteria and softens stool, whereas insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool and aids regular bowel movements.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of aids

Noun

Domestic deployments have generally been reserved for relatively brief moments of extraordinary unrest, major security threats or natural disasters.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
His family is now part of a program built for moments like that involving a simple tool that could save a life.

— Noel Brennan, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of moments

Verb

Choose the space, silence, or gentle boundary that helps your nervous system settle.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
This process helps redefine identity and find new avenues for skills and values, proving that professional identity isn't erased when a job title disappears.

— Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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