as in minutes
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 seconds
In just split seconds, a speeding car going sideways comes to a crashing stop.
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Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The brain must calculate angles in split seconds.
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Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
When addressing the costly turnovers, like the fourth-quarter interception that put the Bills in position to seal the 31-21 win, Tagovailoa points out those decisions are made in split seconds.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
The brain must calculate angles in split seconds.
—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
When addressing the costly turnovers, like the fourth-quarter interception that put the Bills in position to seal the 31-21 win, Tagovailoa points out those decisions are made in split seconds.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for split seconds
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Wait 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder before going back outside.
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With seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, Clark and Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner got locked up on a physical possession.
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Suns owner Mat Ishbia once again let a first-round pick burn a hole in his pocket, trading his 2033 first (unprotected, according to ESPN) within seconds of the pick being eligible to trade.
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Experts recommend placing the back of your hand directly on the pavement for seven to 10 seconds.
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Rather than dressing exclusively for high summer, the collection acknowledged the quieter moments—a cool breeze after sunset or the first hint of autumn creeping into late August.
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But even Bassitt, watching the montage of his greatest Jays moments, appreciated the memories.
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Another study showed wildland firefighters were far more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension and irregular heartbeats.
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As many little heartbeats as possible, just running around, wrecking stuff in the house.
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“Split seconds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split%20seconds. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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