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
Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026
This nerve-rattling sequence that leaves three of the Khachaturian men dead is a wrenching depiction of innocent casualties brought down by split-second combat decisions.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
In a split second, a game meant to be fun and light-hearted can quickly turn into serious repercussions for teenagers playing the game across the country.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
When Aleppo fell in late November, in part due to that tunnel operation that cut off the regime's supply lines, the rebel groups made a split-second decision to continue the offensive.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026
This nerve-rattling sequence that leaves three of the Khachaturian men dead is a wrenching depiction of innocent casualties brought down by split-second combat decisions.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Noun
Both have split second-team reps all throughout spring camp, but neither has made enough headway to earn the job outright.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
In a split second, a game meant to be fun and light-hearted can quickly turn into serious repercussions for teenagers playing the game across the country.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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Stranger Things debuted to instantaneous success on the streaming platform in 2016, concluding its five-season run last New Year’s Eve.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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Whether one lead or ten thousand arrive at once, the response is instantaneous.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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His 75-minute-long tours feel less like being talked at and more like movable feasts of sights and storytelling.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The immediate illness known as Teflon flu is usually short-term, but PFAS exposure is part of a larger health debate.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Pelley could not be reached for immediate comment.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 June 2026
Noun
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That's right, Marner potted a hat trick in just six minutes and 10 seconds.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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The fact that Prince can paint such a bleak, gripping story in 90 seconds is one for the ages.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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The quietness of the landscape and the absence of distractions or irritations is an instant balm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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If Cox’s glove is as good as advertised, the Giants can trot him out in center field while batting him low in the lineup and hope that his defense and speed can provide instant value.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The three Jeffs, likely during a moment of desperation, made an agreement to split the winnings and invited Davis to join them.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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People overhear the worst possible information at the worst possible moment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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According to the medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Your Heart May Feel the Effects Drinking diet soda may increase your risk of irregular heartbeat.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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