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
Joe Salas
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
In 30 seconds, lies are on your pocket phone.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
But then Turner was red-carded for a high tackle with about 90 seconds left.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Pair it with matching wide-leg pants and supportive sandals for an outfit that comes together in seconds.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Erica Wheeler scored eight of her 21 points in the final 70 seconds, Nneka Ogwumike had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Sparks beat the Washington Mystics, 92-87, on Friday night.
—Daily News, 30 May 2026
But financial markets can adapt in seconds to changes that will take months to work out in the real economy.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Within seconds, Awad also would be fatally shot.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton’s turnover gave Bonner a game-tying attempt with 17 seconds remaining.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
Noun
When using a Bluetooth connection, there are a fair few audio dropouts that'll last ~5 seconds or so before the audio cuts back in.
—Joe Salas
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
In 30 seconds, lies are on your pocket phone.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
But then Turner was red-carded for a high tackle with about 90 seconds left.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Pair it with matching wide-leg pants and supportive sandals for an outfit that comes together in seconds.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Erica Wheeler scored eight of her 21 points in the final 70 seconds, Nneka Ogwumike had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Sparks beat the Washington Mystics, 92-87, on Friday night.
—Daily News, 30 May 2026
But financial markets can adapt in seconds to changes that will take months to work out in the real economy.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Within seconds, Awad also would be fatally shot.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton’s turnover gave Bonner a game-tying attempt with 17 seconds remaining.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconds
Noun
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The spa Wander for about 10 minutes from the central living area down Discovery Channel, and three little areas come into view.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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With more than eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 4, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson pulled his starters, effectively conceding the series as the Knicks turned the final minutes into a celebration.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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This is a creative process whereby discards are cleaned and sent to factory, where they are cut, re-shaped and sewn into a new end product.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
18 May 2026
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The vast majority of those discards wind up in the trash, further exacerbating the avocado’s environmental impact.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The implantable pacemaker emerged in the late 1950s after engineers and surgeons developed a device capable of electrically regulating irregular heartbeats from inside the body.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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To live with, and in, All of a Sudden is to match heartbeats with these two women for a few hours.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
Verb
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This assists you in understanding others during in-person conversations.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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That’s why Julie Melnick, founder of SkySquad, which assists at the check-in counter all the way to the luggage carousel, advises senior clients to pack a blanket.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Yet leave your room for a few moments and it will miraculously have been spruced up on your return, your linen slippers realigned, and an evil eye charm placed upon your pillow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Casillo delves into Monroe’s bipolar disorder and other intimate moments in this comprehensive biography that features dozens of new interviews.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Regular watering also aids nutrient uptake, prevents water stress that can stall development, and results in a bigger harvest.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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The Tea3 Foundation aids children, military members and animals.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Still, Radley London was generating cash and delivering positive earnings, which helps explain why Gordon Brothers was interested in the IP.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Here’s what forever chemicals are, how to check your local water quality and what experts say actually helps reduce exposure.—
Ryan Brennan
May 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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