as in minute
a very small space of time
a nanosecond was about all that it took her to accept his marriage proposal
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Recent Examples of nanosecond
Eastern time on Thursday, to be proved right on Twitter and cable news approximately seven nanoseconds later.
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Drew Goins, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
No one believed for a greased nanosecond that anyone in this cast was a high schooler.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 May 2024
An accounting revolution of that kind would be highly desirable, not only for society but also for shareholders, at least for those who care about more than what a firm’s share price will be for the next few nanoseconds.
—Diane Coyle, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2015
Don’t think for a nanosecond the prospects in this year’s NBA Draft class haven’t heard the noise from pundits, suggesting the collection of talent is among the worst in more than two decades.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2024
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Drew Goins, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
No one believed for a greased nanosecond that anyone in this cast was a high schooler.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 May 2024
An accounting revolution of that kind would be highly desirable, not only for society but also for shareholders, at least for those who care about more than what a firm’s share price will be for the next few nanoseconds.
—Diane Coyle, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2015
Don’t think for a nanosecond the prospects in this year’s NBA Draft class haven’t heard the noise from pundits, suggesting the collection of talent is among the worst in more than two decades.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nanosecond
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Including a Heat team playing sans Jimmy Butler, and even a Portland team that didn’t have Deandre Ayton or Anfernee Simons, the latter got hurt after playing just five minutes in Tuesday’s bout.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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By the end of the night, the Anteaters had held a double-digit lead for the final 32 minutes and limited the Lions to 33% shooting (20 for 60) and 27% (7 for 26) from long range.Staff and news service reports, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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In a video on Instagram, the car reaches speeds up to 130 mph in slightly more than three seconds and 100 to 150 mph in slightly under three seconds.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Some people experience mild cramping during removal, but the process is usually over in just a few seconds.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Your vote for me in this General Election was not against someone, but a demand that California becomes the heartbeat of America again.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cloud has become the heartbeat of our operations, where sensitive data lives and where our teams collaborate seamlessly.Anshu Bansal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Each of these movies was smart, exciting, and relevant to the present moment, with a point of view that centered the daily struggles of ordinary folks.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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But one thing everyone can probably agree on is the importance of being there for your kids’ most important moments.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Nanosecond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nanosecond. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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