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
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
According to the autopsy, Brinker was pulled from the pool after he was observed suffering cardiac arrest and then being submerged for 30 seconds.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
This one only took me 42 seconds.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Ezvalo Set of 2 Rechargeable Under-Cabinet LED Lights Installation takes all of 60 seconds, reviewers said, and requires no tools or damage to walls or cabinetry.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
The Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů, the focus of this summer’s Bard Music Festival, at Bard College, had one of those voices which reveal themselves in a matter of seconds.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Seattle was driving at the 49ers’ 9-yard line when the play happened with 42 seconds left.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
After 10 seconds or so of screaming, Hernandez brushed at his face.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
According to the autopsy, Brinker was pulled from the pool after he was observed suffering cardiac arrest and then being submerged for 30 seconds.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
This one only took me 42 seconds.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Ezvalo Set of 2 Rechargeable Under-Cabinet LED Lights Installation takes all of 60 seconds, reviewers said, and requires no tools or damage to walls or cabinetry.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
The Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů, the focus of this summer’s Bard Music Festival, at Bard College, had one of those voices which reveal themselves in a matter of seconds.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Seattle was driving at the 49ers’ 9-yard line when the play happened with 42 seconds left.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
After 10 seconds or so of screaming, Hernandez brushed at his face.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Those of us who spent a lot of time at our grandma’s house can spot Tupperware containers in two seconds flat.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
According to the autopsy, Brinker was pulled from the pool after he was observed suffering cardiac arrest and then being submerged for 30 seconds.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
This one only took me 42 seconds.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Ezvalo Set of 2 Rechargeable Under-Cabinet LED Lights Installation takes all of 60 seconds, reviewers said, and requires no tools or damage to walls or cabinetry.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
The Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů, the focus of this summer’s Bard Music Festival, at Bard College, had one of those voices which reveal themselves in a matter of seconds.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Seattle was driving at the 49ers’ 9-yard line when the play happened with 42 seconds left.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
After 10 seconds or so of screaming, Hernandez brushed at his face.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Those of us who spent a lot of time at our grandma’s house can spot Tupperware containers in two seconds flat.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
According to the autopsy, Brinker was pulled from the pool after he was observed suffering cardiac arrest and then being submerged for 30 seconds.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
This one only took me 42 seconds.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The Rivelia uses Bean Switch technology to let users swap between coffee varieties in seconds, while the Eletta Explore offers over 50 recipes at the touch of a button, including hot espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and cold brew.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Ezvalo Set of 2 Rechargeable Under-Cabinet LED Lights Installation takes all of 60 seconds, reviewers said, and requires no tools or damage to walls or cabinetry.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
The Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů, the focus of this summer’s Bard Music Festival, at Bard College, had one of those voices which reveal themselves in a matter of seconds.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Seattle was driving at the 49ers’ 9-yard line when the play happened with 42 seconds left.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
After 10 seconds or so of screaming, Hernandez brushed at his face.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconds
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Now, Osman, who also works as an interpreter, often assists refugees at the shop with travel visas, green card applications and document translation.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Should benefit from playing alongside better players than at Palace and is capable of reaching double figures in both the goals and assists columns.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anyone who serves the Israeli enemy and its schemes, aids its crimes, and seeks to enable it to commit atrocities against our people cannot be supported—except by a traitor, a traitor like him, trying to pave the way for it.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Proceeds from the event solely benefit the Waubonsee Foundation Scholarship Program, which aids hundreds of Waubonsee students each year in achieving their educational and career goals, college officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Don Felder, a second cousin who now helps manage Gibson’s estate and legacy, grew up hearing her tell stories breaking the barriers in tennis and then in golf.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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For many perennials, occasional division helps keep them healthy and maximizes their flower power.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Seconds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconds. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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