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
Prashanth Cecil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The change in his body language was visceral, knowing the consequences of such a split-second decision.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The justices must decide whether courts should assess everything that happened during the traffic stop or just the split seconds when the officer feared for his safety.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 2 June 2025
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Adjective
The warehouse floor has always been a place of constant motion and split-second decisions.
—Prashanth Cecil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The change in his body language was visceral, knowing the consequences of such a split-second decision.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2025
Noun
The two were able to team up for a split second to get Nia Jax out of the way.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The justices must decide whether courts should assess everything that happened during the traffic stop or just the split seconds when the officer feared for his safety.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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That's the benefit of electric power providing instantaneous torque.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Of course, getting over his nerves on the set of Karate Kid: Legends wasn’t instantaneous.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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About 30 minutes east of Sagres, travelers can find even more peace and solitude in the quiet coastal village of Burgau.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
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Grill chicken over medium, turning once, until done (165°F), 8 to 10 minutes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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First, there are a spate of short-term projects intended to alleviate the immediate stress for passengers.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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An overwhelming majority of the world's climate scientists have stressed that an immediate reduction in the burning of fossil fuels, including coal, is imperative to averting the worst consequences of climate change, including extreme heat, more powerful storms and deadly floods.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
Noun
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After the now-defunct website posted nine seconds of the footage in 2012, Hogan filed a $100 million civil lawsuit against the outlet.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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In its stock configuration, that’s enough to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The show aired 52 episodes between 2002 and 2005 and was an instant sensation.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Black-and-white tiles, whether in a classic checkerboard pattern or a modern geometric design, bring instant drama to a space.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The Rule of Thirds In a rare moment of candor several years ago, Duggan sketched out his political philosophy.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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That moment created a sense of forward motion, and that momentum carried me through challenges, transitions and future leadership roles.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Some of Widmer's supporters believe Sarah might have had a genetic disorder, such as Long QT Syndrome type 7, a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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According to medical records obtained by EW on Thursday, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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