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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Las Vegas, as one example, overhauled its room by agreeing to major deals with Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker in a matter of mid-afternoon minutes.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s also the Downtown Mall, a walkable promenade lined with local boutiques, independent bookstores, and restaurants that encourage long afternoon hangs (the outdoor patio at Tilman’s is a local go-to, as is Smyrna just a few minutes walk away).—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Smart led that effort with a game-high plus-27 in 29 minutes and 17 seconds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Legislators craft viral moments for television and social media, sharpen partisan talking points and prepare for the next race long before the current term is finished.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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General Daily Insight for March 10, 2026 Small moments quietly point us toward big possibilities.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Find your pulse and count 20 heartbeats.—
Vicki Glembocki,
Parents,
1 Mar. 2026
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That grandiosity simmers down into terrifying chase soundtracks and menacing hunter's heartbeats as the movie continues, but the after-image of those glorious strings lingers through the rest of the franchise.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Split seconds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split%20seconds. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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