as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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as in another
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as in to assist
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Recent Examples of second
David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
The small rodent attempted to move up the metal pole for a few seconds before slipping slightly and returning to the floor of the subway car, the clip shows.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2025
Then, to complete the deep clean, Lane suggests, sprinkling baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher and running a second hot cycle with no detergent.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Brenda Goodman, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
The motion was seconded by Ashby, and the council voted to approve the agenda item.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Bob and Brad Slipping the unit on (and remembering to remove eyeglasses and contacts beforehand), pressing the power button for two seconds switches it on.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
The small rodent attempted to move up the metal pole for a few seconds before slipping slightly and returning to the floor of the subway car, the clip shows.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Lux Living and Big Sur are also the companies building a second apartment project, Wonderland Apartments, a 215-unit complex still under construction at 1923 Broadway Blvd.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2025
Then, to complete the deep clean, Lane suggests, sprinkling baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher and running a second hot cycle with no detergent.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
Gostin said he was also told that Trump has recalled all CDC staff who are seconded to WHO offices in other countries, a move spelled out in Trump’s January 20 order.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
The motion was seconded by Ashby, and the council voted to approve the agenda item.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
Verb
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The latest move to reduce the number of federal health workers comes as the the CDC is assisting with a deadly measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico and as lawmakers are debating deep cuts to Medicaid in the federal budget.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Jenner was assisted by sister styling duo Alexandra Rose and Mackenzie Grandquist, who she’s worked with since 2022.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Defending champions Chelsea are odds-on to retain the title for the sixth successive time.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Yet these pledges – for which successive U.S. administrations have lobbied – are also exposing the limitations of Europe’s capacities for cooperating on things like arms production, particularly with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán acting as a spoiler within the European Union.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, in order to help Ao Bing’s soul recover his tangible body, Ne Zha will have to hide his identity as a demon, overcome multiple obstacles to become an immortal, and obtain a miraculous elixir to aid his pal.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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Haddad, a former Director of the Institute of Development Studies, has long championed a smarter, more strategic approach to aid— one that leverages existing public and private-sector investment rather than relying largely on direct funding.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Cubs also believe the 6-foot-4 defender can be a backup shortstop and an extra outfielder.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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At the top of the range, GT-Line S can be had with a heat pump for an extra £900 at £43,895 ($56,700).—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Users started to adopt password manager tools to reduce their cognitive load, but these solutions aren't foolproof, either.—
Ranjitkumar Sivakumar,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Last week, the House adopted a budget resolution that paves the way for implementing the president's agenda on border security, defense and energy priorities, while extending the 2017 tax cuts.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Grecian-style sleeveless gown was reinforced in the midsection but otherwise draped loosely toward the ground.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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While none of the concepts discussed are new, Buffett reinforced insights relevant to the current state of investing, particularly Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance business.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The list of the most adversarial countries is led by Iran, North Korea, and Belarus, all of which backed Russia's invasion.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Follow More of Our Reporting on Education UNC System president backs Trump appointee.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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