as in minutes
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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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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Recent Examples of seconds
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2025
Shamblin sent a similar message again seconds later, and the bot prompted him with a help hotline.
—Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
The system helps promptly deliver the right air-fuel mixture, and your vehicle is ready to hit the road within seconds, even in cold temperatures.
—Jalen Williams, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Jason Terry hit back-to-back midrange jumpers and a pair of free throws in 60 seconds.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
The countdown originating from Chicago will join the traditional segments that notch the last seconds to midnight in New York and the Spanish-language countdown that comes from Puerto Rico.
—William Earl, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
The Cavaliers then found themselves in possession of the ball with eight seconds left and trailing by three points.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
The Horned Frogs led 42-21 with under four minutes to play against Baylor, but failed to recover an onside kick and had to make an interception in the final seconds to avoid a late loss.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
According to vehicle websites, the specific make and model of this vehicle allows for top speeds of over 200 mph, with the ability to go from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
But the evening wasn’t without late-game drama, as the Wildcats choked away an early 18-point lead as the 49ers cut the margin down to two with less than 30 seconds to play.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2025
Shamblin sent a similar message again seconds later, and the bot prompted him with a help hotline.
—Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
The system helps promptly deliver the right air-fuel mixture, and your vehicle is ready to hit the road within seconds, even in cold temperatures.
—Jalen Williams, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Jason Terry hit back-to-back midrange jumpers and a pair of free throws in 60 seconds.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
The countdown originating from Chicago will join the traditional segments that notch the last seconds to midnight in New York and the Spanish-language countdown that comes from Puerto Rico.
—William Earl, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
The Cavaliers then found themselves in possession of the ball with eight seconds left and trailing by three points.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
The Horned Frogs led 42-21 with under four minutes to play against Baylor, but failed to recover an onside kick and had to make an interception in the final seconds to avoid a late loss.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
According to vehicle websites, the specific make and model of this vehicle allows for top speeds of over 200 mph, with the ability to go from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconds
Verb
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While the Sacramento airport isn’t among the 40 airports targeted for the FAA’s flight reduction plans, more than 50 flights were delayed recently due to a system outage that assists aircraft during low-visibility landings, The Sacramento Bee previously reported.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to Damien O’Farrell, a global mobility specialist who assists individuals relocating to Italy, there are three key elements to consider when choosing the best place to retire in Italy.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The governor is tapping unspent funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the federal program that aids low-income families with children.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, aids roughly 42 million people and was set to run out of funds on Saturday without intervention.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The species has an adhesive plate on its head that helps to create a kind of vacuum seal, allowing the fish to grab a whale and hang on for the ride.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Late hours are a must, bathroom graffiti helps and there should be a fairly high ratio of cheap beer to, well, pretty much everything else.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Seconds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconds. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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