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
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 May 2025
Many of these split-second circumstances come up so suddenly and unexpectedly, there is no way to even anticipate them.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
In a split second, while traveling at incredible speed, Wilson was sent flying into the racing rail, eventually coming to a stop in a heap on the track.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Law reacts first with squinting surprise, then genuine amusement, a split-second transformation emphasized by the stretch of mustache complementing his wide smile.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 May 2025
Many of these split-second circumstances come up so suddenly and unexpectedly, there is no way to even anticipate them.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
Noun
The Australian driver, who won his first championship in 2014, has proven that even in a sport where split second decision-making and physical endurance is important, the gift of age and experience is just as important.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
In a split second, while traveling at incredible speed, Wilson was sent flying into the racing rail, eventually coming to a stop in a heap on the track.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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Finance has always been data-driven, but it’s now poised for instantaneous, insight-rich operations.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The director can watch in real time and add instantaneous comments, eliminating not just the carbon footprint of shipping and travel, but the energy consumption of continuously rendering and transferring massive files.—
Allison Begalman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles But an explosive seven minutes clinched the Panthers’ victory, sending Florida to its third straight Eastern Conference final with a 6-1 win over the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Sunday.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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Picking up that camera turned out to be a fateful move and the results of that documentation — all 145 minutes of it, shaped from 800 hours of footage — will be unveiled at Cannes with LaBeouf taking a seat in Buñuel Theatre.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Blend Technology with the Human Touch Technology, like apps and AI, makes life more convenient for customers by allowing things like easy online scheduling or getting immediate answers from AI chatbots.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Israel's Defence Ministry had no immediate comment.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
Noun
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Fisher was at the heart of the comeback, hitting the game-tying free throw with seconds left in the fourth quarter to keep IMG alive.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Baldwin never ended up spending a second in prison, nor even a full week before a jury in his own case last summer.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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This survival kit, currently $17, contains various types of adhesive bandages, burn dressings, tongue depressors, PBT bandages, gauze sheets, safety pins, triangular bandages, instant ice packs, plastic scissors, plastic tweezers, and so much more.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Additionally, accurate and up-to-date sanctions data is also important for financial institutions, especially instant payment service providers in the European Union, for whom daily and speedy screening against EU restrictive measures is now a legal obligation.—
Khurram Akhtar,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Preserving 'offerings' from the protest moment People from around the world come to the square, leaving behind flowers, balloons, signs and artwork.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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This statement reveals a vision that goes far beyond the present moment, a vision rooted in legacy, purpose, and unwavering dedication.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Vance is the first millennial to stand a heartbeat from the presidency.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Lisa Schein, 43, placed a stethoscope on Mireya Moody’s chest and listened carefully to the heartbeat that once belonged to her own daughter, Maddy.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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