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
Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The company’s Amazon Web Services will launch a real-time bidding service for ad buyers and sellers called AWS RTB Fabric, with a goal of helping marketers and media outlets buy and sell digital commercial inventory through split-second auctions.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
And for that split second the ball hung in the air after the back-of-the-rim miss, the Lakers were justified in that thought.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
If this were a Bond movie, these characters would cross the entire distance by air, in first class, in the split-second gap between scenes, but Pullman leans into the arduous business of travel.
—Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The company’s Amazon Web Services will launch a real-time bidding service for ad buyers and sellers called AWS RTB Fabric, with a goal of helping marketers and media outlets buy and sell digital commercial inventory through split-second auctions.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
To make those calls in a split second, that’s tough to do.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
And for that split second the ball hung in the air after the back-of-the-rim miss, the Lakers were justified in that thought.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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The effect was almost instantaneous, like turning a key in a lock.—
Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sea-Intelligence modeled the European import surge under different scenarios, ranging from an instantaneous switch back to the Suez by all shipping lines, to a more gradual phase-in over two, four or six weeks.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Deputies found Chastain minutes after the attack and took him into custody.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Malik Reneau, a Miami native and Indiana transfer, led the Hurricanes with 22 points in 23 minutes on 9-of-15 shooting.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These trends will have immediate electoral consequences.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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What set him apart early was his willingness to apply his technical knowledge to fields and tasks that went beyond his immediate responsibilities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The second would put the party’s weight behind the more time-intensive, partisan pursuit of bigger health care changes.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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But the evening wasn’t without late-game drama, as the Wildcats choked away an early 18-point lead as the 49ers cut the margin down to two with less than 30 seconds to play.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Save as a collection on MyRecipes Made with everyone's favorite seasonal vegetables and flavors, these dishes are guaranteed to be an instant hit at Thanksgiving dinner.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Maximum Strength Mucinex Fast-Max Kickstart Severe Cold & Flu (All-in-One) in menthol flavor delivers powerful, multi-symptom relief and an instant cooling sensation in just one four-hour dose.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These might include articles, courses or micro-coaching moments, all designed to meet the employee's unique needs.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This little Sex and the City moment leads us right to the topic at the center of this episode’s cast.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Just one cup of joe is associated with reduced occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common form of abnormal heartbeat that causes your heart to race and can lead to blood clots, stroke or heart failure.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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He's been the heartbeat of their bullpen for years while being paid much less than his worth.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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