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
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Every day, physician anesthesiologists make split-second decisions that affect whether a patient remains stable, safe and pain-free during surgery.
—Dr. John Guzzi, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The brain must calculate angles in split seconds.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 20 May 2026
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Adjective
Kyle Karros touched home a split-second before Susac applied a tag.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Every day, physician anesthesiologists make split-second decisions that affect whether a patient remains stable, safe and pain-free during surgery.
—Dr. John Guzzi, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Noun
In a split second, an executive in New York can be on a call with another leader in Singapore.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The brain must calculate angles in split seconds.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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With the craft's communications failing within the first two hours, the submersible imploded upon descent, resulting in their instantaneous deaths.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Speaking of which, when news broke Friday that much of the team’s equipment had been stolen, there was a nearly instantaneous social media ridiculing of the city.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Vegas pulled Carter Hart with about three minutes to go, officially entering desperation mode, but nothing worked, and Nikolaj Ehlers scored an empty-netter to start the party.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The administration filed a last-minute request to stay the judge's injunction pending their appeal, but it was ultimately rejected.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Whoever wins the nomination will face an immediate campaign finance gap and depend heavily on national GOP resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The researchers’ examples of those immediate desires include activities such as smoking, overeating, and going to the movies instead of completing a report for work.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Only seconds after taking the pitch, Romelu Lukaku made a run to the front of the net, as his teammate sent in a pass.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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This is the least eventful task, since taking a single photo only requires a few seconds.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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In today’s world of instant answers at your fingertips, patience is hard.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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On Wall Street, stocks of companies with big fuel bills were instant winners.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Earlier in the series, Wembanyama drew criticism for a dangerously hard foul on Brunson and was later caught on camera laughing in Mitchell Robinson's direction during a heated moment.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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This episode is hilarious, but it’s been so ruthlessly hacked down to giggle moments and ironic smash-cuts that important action and context are missing.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Prosecutors said, however, that several medical professionals testified that the infant had a heartbeat when born.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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However, at the couple's three-month appointment, they were told that their baby no longer had a heartbeat.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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