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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The Penzance Musical, opening tonight on Broadway at the Todd Haimes Theatre, but for the rest of us the delight is pretty much instantaneous.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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But its adoption isn’t instantaneous, giving us time to adapt and find ways to balance innovation with workforce stability.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Epic Universe is located about 15 minutes away from Universal Orlando's existing parks.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The visitors had never looked like getting back into the game after going 2-0 behind inside 18 minutes but, still, there’s always that doubt over how one goal could change everything.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Far from being a costly premium, waterless technologies like CO₂ dyeing deliver immediate, measurable operational value.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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So, the immediate impact would be fairly significant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Expert picks On this day (May 13) in NBA Playoffs history 2004 — Derek Fisher with 0.4 seconds left.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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With your hands on the bar, pull to your upper abs, then pause for a few seconds.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Hill’s apprehension dissolved when Wooden not only picked up as Hill spoke his name on the answering machine but also asked him to visit, leading to an instant reconnection.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Coleman instant tent with 1-minute setup: $225 The Coleman instant tent can be set up in just a minute with just a couple of poles.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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While the Heat, seeking a reset of their own after trading Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, are left to contemplate all of the what-ifs of Monday night’s lottery moment.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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In May 2023, Jenna posted a carousel of photos from their wedding day and other special moments since tying the knot in order to commemorate their 15th wedding anniversary.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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If your heart is more adaptable, there will be more variance in the milliseconds between heartbeats.—
Allison Tsai,
Verywell Health,
5 May 2025
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And now Orjan’s son, Patrick Berg, is the heartbeat of this Bodo/Glimt side, the most successful in history, winners of four of the last five Norwegian Eliteserien titles.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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