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
John Wihbey, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Even casual spectators couldn't help but comment on their obvious chemistry in the few brief seconds of interaction caught on camera.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
In seconds, out pours the perfect cup of joe.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
When pressed and held for three seconds, the Panic Button emits a signal to sound the siren on your Ring Alarm.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Cooper scored within the first 10 seconds after entering the field as a substitute.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
The bridge’s height provides more recovery time from poor launches, allowing for seven to eight seconds of free fall versus three at Perrine.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Hold it for 2-3 seconds, then rise back to standing.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Giovanni Elber scored 11 seconds into a match with Hamburg in January 1998, and Lothar Matthaus took just 13 seconds to find the net against Borussia Monchengladbach in April 1986.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
John Wihbey, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Even casual spectators couldn't help but comment on their obvious chemistry in the few brief seconds of interaction caught on camera.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
In seconds, out pours the perfect cup of joe.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
When pressed and held for three seconds, the Panic Button emits a signal to sound the siren on your Ring Alarm.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Cooper scored within the first 10 seconds after entering the field as a substitute.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
The bridge’s height provides more recovery time from poor launches, allowing for seven to eight seconds of free fall versus three at Perrine.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Hold it for 2-3 seconds, then rise back to standing.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Giovanni Elber scored 11 seconds into a match with Hamburg in January 1998, and Lothar Matthaus took just 13 seconds to find the net against Borussia Monchengladbach in April 1986.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
Companies can now detect many types of incidents involving violence in a few seconds, although some complex situations, such as self-harm and suicide, remain difficult to address through automation.
—John Wihbey, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Even casual spectators couldn't help but comment on their obvious chemistry in the few brief seconds of interaction caught on camera.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
In seconds, out pours the perfect cup of joe.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
When pressed and held for three seconds, the Panic Button emits a signal to sound the siren on your Ring Alarm.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Cooper scored within the first 10 seconds after entering the field as a substitute.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
The bridge’s height provides more recovery time from poor launches, allowing for seven to eight seconds of free fall versus three at Perrine.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Hold it for 2-3 seconds, then rise back to standing.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Giovanni Elber scored 11 seconds into a match with Hamburg in January 1998, and Lothar Matthaus took just 13 seconds to find the net against Borussia Monchengladbach in April 1986.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Companies can now detect many types of incidents involving violence in a few seconds, although some complex situations, such as self-harm and suicide, remain difficult to address through automation.
—John Wihbey, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Even casual spectators couldn't help but comment on their obvious chemistry in the few brief seconds of interaction caught on camera.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
In seconds, out pours the perfect cup of joe.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
When pressed and held for three seconds, the Panic Button emits a signal to sound the siren on your Ring Alarm.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Cooper scored within the first 10 seconds after entering the field as a substitute.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
The bridge’s height provides more recovery time from poor launches, allowing for seven to eight seconds of free fall versus three at Perrine.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Hold it for 2-3 seconds, then rise back to standing.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Giovanni Elber scored 11 seconds into a match with Hamburg in January 1998, and Lothar Matthaus took just 13 seconds to find the net against Borussia Monchengladbach in April 1986.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconds
Verb
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An online toolkit for educators that assists them in working with students who have individual education plans.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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What began as an effort to help one man grew into a foundation that assists athletes with physical disabilities around the world compete in 105 different sports, ranging from baseball for the blind to para-Nordic skilling, Babbitt said.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Major League Soccer is promoting Charles Altchek, considered by many to be a potential future commissioner, to oversee the group that aids clubs in their business efforts.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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For a 12th year, nine cities on the tour will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization that aids pediatric patients through entertainment and/or educational initiatives.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Plus, the high-quality protein in lean chicken helps to repair tissue and muscle.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Dog day care provides a safe environment that helps establish a consistent routine.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Seconds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconds. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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