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
Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Barbu’s three-mile push to the finish, wounded and running on pure adrenaline through mountain terrain, came down to a split-second decision.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
As the crowd watches, a surf coach makes a split-second choice.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Barbu’s three-mile push to the finish, wounded and running on pure adrenaline through mountain terrain, came down to a split-second decision.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
In that split second Mara peeled to his right, curling around Avila for the easy lay in.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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By all accounts, virality is violent for its subjects, and building a sustainable career from sudden celebrity is a formidable task; any sensible person would be wise to distrust such an instantaneous anointing.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Not only has Martone’s impact been instantaneous, but there’s also every reason to be wildly excited about the 19-year-old’s future.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both Trotsky and Paul get absorbed in quarrelsome dialectics and in point-scoring built around minute differences.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Clean Pro is a facial cleansing device that uses SonicGlow Technology to break down dirt and oil from within the pores at 7,000 vibrations per minute while operating at a perfect frequency to lift, firm, and tone the skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There was no immediate comment from Lebanese officials.—
Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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One victim underwent immediate surgery for a gunshot wound to the head, police said.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Norris responded with his 12th goal for Buffalo, beating Knight over the goaltender's right shoulder with 58 seconds left in the first.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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There was a lot going on in those four seconds of silence.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their furry animal characters (Fleegle, Bingo, Drooper and Snorky), members of a rock band, were an instant hit on the Saturday morning show, which ran from 1968-70 (and in reruns since then).—
Andy Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Staff also remembered him as a constant source of support for coworkers — someone who checked in during difficult moments and made sure others were okay.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Without that moment and that pressure, the bill could easily have stalled like so many others.—
Michael Barasch,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One of the challenges of this new novel was matching its heartbeat to the rhythm of the islands.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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And in this new quiet, his heartbeat seemed broadcast in stereo.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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