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
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
The sun is far larger than the WF/PC field of view, so the engineers programmed Hubble to execute a series of very small movements to scan across the sun, taking a series of split-second exposures to map out our star in a mosaic.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Jan. 2025
CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
Golden Retriever Scares Away Lambs By Liz O'Connell Pets Reporter
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An owner beamed with pride after spotting her dog calmly sitting with the neighbor's sheep and lambs, but in a split second that all changed with his hilarious reaction to them moving.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Within a split-second, Kelce was behind the Houston secondary, too.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
The sun is far larger than the WF/PC field of view, so the engineers programmed Hubble to execute a series of very small movements to scan across the sun, taking a series of split-second exposures to map out our star in a mosaic.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
After all, wind can shift 180 degrees in a split second, pushing fire away from your house and towards a neighbor's.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
Golden Retriever Scares Away Lambs By Liz O'Connell Pets Reporter
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An owner beamed with pride after spotting her dog calmly sitting with the neighbor's sheep and lambs, but in a split second that all changed with his hilarious reaction to them moving.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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Yet, the precious few autonomous cars out in the world today are generally designed to work without much in the way of instantaneous Internet communication.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Feb. 2025
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Information is now instantaneous with our electronic services.—
Dan Olberg,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Turn the oven down to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 60 minutes more.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Beats says five minutes of charging provides 1.5 hours of audio playback, while the total time to charge both the case and earbuds from 0 to 100% is two hours.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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If someone develops any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention, as antitoxin may be needed.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Public disrespect should be met with the most immediate public apology through the same medium.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At the time it was released, the poll, conducted by Victory Insights, showed Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez running a distant second behind Donalds.—
Kirby Wilson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2025
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Example: If asked to teach something in 60 seconds, pick a unique skill and keep it engaging.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The flirty chemistry between them sets off instant sparks.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Patel stands strongly behind the brand’s soon-to-launch high-top sneaker as an instant bestseller.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The iconic sketch comedy show took a moment to recognize some of its past problematic moments during SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday, Feb. 16.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Versace has dressed Carpenter for quite a number of major moments.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Women typically experience pain in the arms, shoulders, neck or back, rapid heartbeat, headache and heartburn are most common.—
Ilsa Bruins,
Flow Space,
6 Feb. 2025
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The amazing victories and defeats that made Ali a legend, both in and out of the ring, have been well documented and while those landmark events will live in ‘The Greatest,’ the heartbeat of the story is fueled by all the moments that took place outside of the spotlight.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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