as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
a day trader who is used to making split-second decisions
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as in minute
a very small space of time
a devastating accident can cause everything in your life to change in a split second
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Recent Examples of split-second
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
In a split-second decision, Moales says he’s overcome with adrenaline.
—Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2025
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Emotions like doubt or frustration may flash across the face in a split second.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Adjective
This would cause problems for global infrastructure like satellite navigation, military systems and global financial markets that rely on split-second precision.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
In a split-second decision, Moales says he’s overcome with adrenaline.
—Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2025
Noun
But in the next split second, the singer realized the camera had caught the couple in an apparent compromising moment.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Emotions like doubt or frustration may flash across the face in a split second.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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What would The Canterbury Tales be if the pilgrimage from the Tabard Inn to the Shrine of Thomas Becket were instantaneous?—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For one thing, events such as the Locarno fest’s Aug. 8 presentation of its Leopard Club career achievement award to Emma Thompson, draw far more coverage and generate more buzz in the age of instantaneous online media.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Suarez then curled in a gorgeous cross to De Paul that the Argentine newcomer tucked away, marking his first goal since joining the Herons and negating Pumas attacker Jorge Ruvalcaba’s opener 11 minutes earlier.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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With Minnesota pushing for an equalizer, San Luis sub Sebastian Perez-Bouquet scored the second goal in the 90th minute.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Roberson stuck her full-twisting double layout dismount without a flicker and to an immediate smile.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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As a result of the incident, one of the power lines fell into the water, prompting an evacuation of the immediate area as a precautionary measure, said Thompson.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After beating Wiggins again, Richardson threw the ball to Mitchell’s back shoulder, and the receiver flipped his hips at the last second to make a fingertip grab while simultaneously dragging his toes inbound to complete the catch.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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With four still to be revealed, and a likely guarantee that more will come down the line, Cosmic Invasion’s greatest strength is in the Marvel IP first, and solid gameplay second.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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This compact device fits on my keychain and offers instant peace of mind.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Tokenized credits eliminate friction through instant settlement and transparent trading mechanisms.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The goal is that a fraction of a moment in a fitting.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The hot mic moment was shared on X by conservative NewsBusters managing editor Curtis Houck.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Seeking immediate medical attention if a wound becomes red, swollen, oozes pus, or shows other signs of infection such as fever, increasing pain, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, confusion, or disorientation.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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