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
Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The flight lost power seconds after takeoff, killing all but one passenger.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Staffing took another hit during the busy afternoon on April 28, when controllers lost radio communication with planes for 30 seconds and could not see them on their radar scope for 90 seconds.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The Voice of Hind Rajab premiered at Venice Film Festival in early September prompting a record-breaking 23 minutes and 40 seconds ovation.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Baker Mayfield found Cade Otton for a go-ahead touchdown with 46 seconds left, only for the Stroud to march down the field and hit fellow rookie Tank Dell for the game-winner.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Ten plays later, though, the Eagles rendered that a moot point by turning that reversal into a Jalen Hurts Tush Push TD and taking a 20-10 lead with 7 minutes, 48 seconds to go.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
If a speech goes longer than 45 seconds, the host will deduct $1,000 for each second over.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The flight lost power seconds after takeoff, killing all but one passenger.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Staffing took another hit during the busy afternoon on April 28, when controllers lost radio communication with planes for 30 seconds and could not see them on their radar scope for 90 seconds.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The Voice of Hind Rajab premiered at Venice Film Festival in early September prompting a record-breaking 23 minutes and 40 seconds ovation.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Baker Mayfield found Cade Otton for a go-ahead touchdown with 46 seconds left, only for the Stroud to march down the field and hit fellow rookie Tank Dell for the game-winner.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Ten plays later, though, the Eagles rendered that a moot point by turning that reversal into a Jalen Hurts Tush Push TD and taking a 20-10 lead with 7 minutes, 48 seconds to go.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
If a speech goes longer than 45 seconds, the host will deduct $1,000 for each second over.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Then rookie center Dominique Malonga completed a three point play that propelled the Storm up by one point, 84-83 with 31 seconds remaining.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The flight lost power seconds after takeoff, killing all but one passenger.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Staffing took another hit during the busy afternoon on April 28, when controllers lost radio communication with planes for 30 seconds and could not see them on their radar scope for 90 seconds.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The Voice of Hind Rajab premiered at Venice Film Festival in early September prompting a record-breaking 23 minutes and 40 seconds ovation.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Baker Mayfield found Cade Otton for a go-ahead touchdown with 46 seconds left, only for the Stroud to march down the field and hit fellow rookie Tank Dell for the game-winner.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Ten plays later, though, the Eagles rendered that a moot point by turning that reversal into a Jalen Hurts Tush Push TD and taking a 20-10 lead with 7 minutes, 48 seconds to go.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
If a speech goes longer than 45 seconds, the host will deduct $1,000 for each second over.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Then rookie center Dominique Malonga completed a three point play that propelled the Storm up by one point, 84-83 with 31 seconds remaining.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The flight lost power seconds after takeoff, killing all but one passenger.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Staffing took another hit during the busy afternoon on April 28, when controllers lost radio communication with planes for 30 seconds and could not see them on their radar scope for 90 seconds.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The Voice of Hind Rajab premiered at Venice Film Festival in early September prompting a record-breaking 23 minutes and 40 seconds ovation.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Baker Mayfield found Cade Otton for a go-ahead touchdown with 46 seconds left, only for the Stroud to march down the field and hit fellow rookie Tank Dell for the game-winner.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Ten plays later, though, the Eagles rendered that a moot point by turning that reversal into a Jalen Hurts Tush Push TD and taking a 20-10 lead with 7 minutes, 48 seconds to go.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
If a speech goes longer than 45 seconds, the host will deduct $1,000 for each second over.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconds
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Walkinshaw not only assists Democrats by narrowing the majority but also will likely be one more signature to add to the discharge petition to force a vote on a bipartisan bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Center assists states, districts, and providers in implementing OBC, with a focus on innovation, mutual accountability, and continuous improvement.—
Raymond Pierce,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The technique is also critical in material science for understanding the properties of materials, which aids in the design of new ones.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Promotes Digestive Health The fiber in avocados aids digestive health by increasing gut bacteria diversity and promoting regularity.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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About Nassau Street Partners Nassau Street Partners is a modern capital advisory firm that helps companies and sponsors raise $1 million to $50 million from global family offices, strategic investors, and high-net-worth individuals.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Salmon Salmon is rich in omega-3 and vitamin D, and helps to stimulate collagen production within the skin.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Seconds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconds. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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