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
Markus Lutz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In-game betting is so popular and such a draw that gamblers are making split-second decisions based on the stats displayed.
—Contessa Brewer,alex Sherman, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
There were times during the three-game tournament when Mrtka was a split second slow to react to plays in the defensive zone, but that’s normal for an 18-year-old playing in a tournament that is fast and chaotic.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles require continuous, millisecond-accurate synchronization between radar, lidar and cameras to interpret surroundings and make split-second decisions.
—Markus Lutz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In-game betting is so popular and such a draw that gamblers are making split-second decisions based on the stats displayed.
—Contessa Brewer,alex Sherman, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
For a split second, the dog walker laughed, but then fear took over as Lily approached, revealing the severity of the situation.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
There were times during the three-game tournament when Mrtka was a split second slow to react to plays in the defensive zone, but that’s normal for an 18-year-old playing in a tournament that is fast and chaotic.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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With a speedy Intel i3 processor, Chrome OS can shine with effortless multitasking and instantaneous startup.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Latency fell from 50 milliseconds to just 17 milliseconds, nearly instantaneous.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yet there was Priester, about 30 minutes before the first pitch, warming up in center field, in full view of the Cubs and everyone else at American Family Field.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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There was a four-minute highlight video looking back at the season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What Kentucky House Bill 90 does Freestanding birthing centers, which have soared in popularity around the country in recent years, are separate from hospitals, providing a midwifery model of care with a focus on labor, delivery and the immediate postpartum period.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tribal nations report no immediate significant effects on services like healthcare and education.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Third-and-13 with 38 seconds left.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even casual spectators couldn't help but comment on their obvious chemistry in the few brief seconds of interaction caught on camera.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Priano Butternut Squash Ravioli An instant fall upgrade to your favorite weeknight dinner is a seasonal pasta shape.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is no longer about instant gratification but rather setting yourself up for a long-term payoff by making small (aligned) changes.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead of reacting to every downturn, remind yourself that these moments are temporary and that markets have always recovered over time.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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While reflecting on that moment to Variety, Beauvais says her decision to leave was her way of prioritizing herself at the time.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The team is inspired by its heartbeat.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Magnesium helps regulate blood pressure, maintain a steady heartbeat, and keep blood vessels functioning properly.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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