as in minutes
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 seconds
When addressing the costly turnovers, like the fourth-quarter interception that put the Bills in position to seal the 31-21 win, Tagovailoa points out those decisions are made in split seconds.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for split seconds
Noun
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New research found that the technology underpinning a slew of artificial intelligence models is now advanced enough to pass even the most difficult – Level III – mock exams in a matter of minutes.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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And my wife’s family is, like, an hour and 10 minutes away from Baltimore.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Her nine rebounds were critical and her one assist was perhaps the most important pass of the night, finding Whitcomb in the waning seconds of regulation.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Baltimore wouldn’t score again until 29 seconds remaining in the game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My process began with spending time together, building trust, sharing stories, before discussing ideas, moving objects, adjusting interiors, and staging moments that echoed each family’s rituals or memories.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The story follows a young Black boy in the 1960s who discovers photography as a way of navigating life, documenting moments of hardship, resilience, and joy.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Using its optical heart sensor, the watch reviews how your blood vessels respond to heartbeats over 30-day periods.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Split seconds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split%20seconds. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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