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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
The second play was sensational for the split-second decision that was required, as well as for the execution.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Instead of fooling us with rubber masks and digital illusion, the film is all about pushing outlandish situations to the wall, where Ethan has to act at a split second’s notice.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
Move his hand, split-second, from Davis’ chest down to his hip.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
The second play was sensational for the split-second decision that was required, as well as for the execution.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Noun
And a driver behind the steering wheel of a much heavier four-wheeled vehicle, which can snuff out lives in a split second, has an even heavier burden to act responsibly.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Instead of fooling us with rubber masks and digital illusion, the film is all about pushing outlandish situations to the wall, where Ethan has to act at a split second’s notice.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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Prompting Instantaneous Decision Moments AI is collapsing linear customer journeys into instantaneous decision moments, often before a user even signals intent.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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While the cast — which also includes Jon Hamm, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, and Demi Moore — barely had a chance to get to know one another before filming started, Thornton insisted the chemistry was instantaneous.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Sarandos touted how the streamer has filmed in over 200 cities across Spain, helped support more than 20,000 jobs, The Tres Cantos campus, located about 30 minutes by car north of Madrid, is Netflix’s biggest studio complex in Europe, with 10 soundstages.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Despite 80 minutes of hockey down, the Panthers had two forwards, center Jesper Boqvist and Jonah Gadjovich, under 10 minutes of ice time for the game.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The arrests sparked immediate backlash, with demonstrators converging outside federal buildings, blocking freeways, and in some cases clashing with police.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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As a result, many DeFi initiatives remain anchored in offshore structures that allow for innovation without immediate regulatory friction.—
Irina Heaver,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Holliday speculates that at least some of the footprints were made in what were once trackways that took mere seconds to traverse.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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With our new platform, law students can get up to speed on a case in seconds, not hours.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Customers anticipate instant credit decisions, approvals and onboarding, leaving little room for manual checks or lengthy reviews.—
Dimitar Dimitrov,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Buckle up Hearts & Victory - but don’t expect instant success.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Especially when these parents are supplying us with some of the show’s best moments.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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Yet, alongside them are poignant moments with children, moments that offer grace.—
Jane Alison
June 17,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Another system uses the vehicle’s connectivity to assist drivers anticipate road hazards, and still one more monitors whether a driver is actually paying attention to the road and even monitors the driver’s heartbeat to detect his or her stress level.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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