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
Markus Lutz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In-game betting is so popular and such a draw that gamblers are making split-second decisions based on the stats displayed.
—Contessa Brewer,alex Sherman, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Needed a split second more time to throw.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles require continuous, millisecond-accurate synchronization between radar, lidar and cameras to interpret surroundings and make split-second decisions.
—Markus Lutz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In-game betting is so popular and such a draw that gamblers are making split-second decisions based on the stats displayed.
—Contessa Brewer,alex Sherman, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Needed a split second more time to throw.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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With a speedy Intel i3 processor, ChromeOS can shine with effortless multitasking and instantaneous startup.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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The connection was instantaneous, the shelter said.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Within the first 20 minutes of the sixth and penultimate episode of Task, both PSP Lizzie Stover (Alison Oliver) and Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey) are dead.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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Then in the most recent three games, Dallas had the game against the Packers in the palm of its hand, before letting Jordan Love walk all over it in the final minute of the game.—
Greg Liodice,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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That was punctuated by the incident in Dubai, which Raducanu said left her struggling to breathe properly in the immediate aftermath.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Young Republican National Federation called for the immediate resignations of leaders in the organization exposed in a Politico story to have sent racist, antisemitic and other derogatory text messages to one another in a private chat.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Across their first seven matches, Mikel Arteta’s team have used 40 minutes and six seconds taking corners — at least 11 minutes more than any other team.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In less than a second, the ball was clutched in Grizzle’s outstretched arms before he was brought down to the turf, part blue and part orange.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Eze came on for Mikel Merino at half-time in a more central position and made an instant impact.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Their instant chemistry reinforces that direction.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Officials say there were no survivors inside the facility, depriving investigators of crucial eyewitness accounts of the final moments leading up to the explosion.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Scott’s $40 million donation arrives at a critical moment.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here, community isn’t just a vague ideal but a synced heartbeat shared by all, whether that means showing up to pep rallies or trading sacks of dusty, fragrant ‘Pawnee’ pecans with neighbors and friends.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Spanning over 30 years and recognized as the most influential week in Latin music, the event will once again celebrate the heartbeat of Latin music and culture with four days of panels, marquee conversations, roundtables, showcases, networking and activations.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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