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
Colin Demarest, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
These sources are intermittent and cannot always match real-time demand, especially when split-second latency and uptime are critical.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
Most, sneakily, will let a 75-footer fly a split second after the horn in the illusion of an attempt.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The dynamism of air combat, where split-second gut checks translate to kill or be killed.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
These sources are intermittent and cannot always match real-time demand, especially when split-second latency and uptime are critical.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
That split second of hesitation by Georgiev was enough to give Koepke time to get in on the forecheck and knock it free from Desharnais.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
Most, sneakily, will let a 75-footer fly a split second after the horn in the illusion of an attempt.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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But its adoption isn’t instantaneous, giving us time to adapt and find ways to balance innovation with workforce stability.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, swiping through pages and navigating through the interface is instantaneous.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Beauvillier and Strome, typically with Ovechkin as their left wing, have been highly effective and highly productive across both games — and that’s after only getting about 24 minutes together in the regular season.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Heat started fast, pulling ahead 16-7 six minutes into Wednesday’s contest.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hugo used the firm’s unique approach to implement immediate ROI and expand AI implementation organically for their clients.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration has made a new emergency request of the U.S. Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on openly transgender military service members.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His legs shook, seconds after his repeat win of the 13.1-mile race held every April.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Brunson and Payne combined to score 17 points — nine for Payne and eight for Brunson — in just 3 minutes, 57 seconds.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On top of that, her latest, Great Big Beautiful Life, will be released on April 22 and is expected to become an instant New York Times bestseller.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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How to cover up dark circles with makeup While creams and microneedling can effectively minimize dark circles, the results are rarely instant.—
Essence Gant,
Allure,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Erceg was down for a few moments before being helped to the dugout.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Research from psychologists Robert Emmons and Philip Watkins shows that gratitude, especially in moments of hardship, strengthens our emotional well-being and deepens our connections.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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America’s economic heartbeat is slowing - quietly, but measurably.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Vicky Barnes was the heartbeat of the diner who knew just about every customer who walked through the door.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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