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
Eduardo Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Forty seconds into the second stanza, Wedgewood produced another nice save on a wrister by hard-charging Alex Laferriere.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
The robot smashed the course in Beijing's E-Town economic and technological development zone on Sunday, April 19, crossing the finish line in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Trump touted the project for about 90 seconds, extolling the ballroom’s features, before resuming a discussion of how to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry and lower global energy prices.
—Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Place a kitchen towel over opening; process until smooth, about 45 seconds.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
The human record – of 57 minutes and 20 seconds – is held by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo, according to World Athletics.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Fry briefly until aromatic, around 30 seconds.
—Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
The Concentrate, which has earned more than 30,000 positive reviews, makes hot or cold coffee in seconds.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Slafkovsky’s third goal of the game came with 19 seconds left in Montreal’s power play on a shot from the left circle.
—Eduardo Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Forty seconds into the second stanza, Wedgewood produced another nice save on a wrister by hard-charging Alex Laferriere.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
The robot smashed the course in Beijing's E-Town economic and technological development zone on Sunday, April 19, crossing the finish line in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Trump touted the project for about 90 seconds, extolling the ballroom’s features, before resuming a discussion of how to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry and lower global energy prices.
—Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Place a kitchen towel over opening; process until smooth, about 45 seconds.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
The human record – of 57 minutes and 20 seconds – is held by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo, according to World Athletics.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Fry briefly until aromatic, around 30 seconds.
—Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
The Concentrate, which has earned more than 30,000 positive reviews, makes hot or cold coffee in seconds.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconds
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The center assists congregations through three strategies designed to boost rural synagogues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Griffins own and operate The Caring Place, an Allentown nonprofit that assists with food and shelter needs for people in crisis.—
Terra Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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This element aids the MEU with support such as medical and dental assistance, motor transport, supply, equipment maintenance and landings.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sleep aids all work to help relax your body and improve your sleep in different ways.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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Families attending the free event can learn about The Basics, an EPEL program that helps parents and caregivers build strong foundations for early childhood learning, the release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Dual products, like this powder foundation, helps cut down prep time in the morning.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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