as in seconds
a very small space of time
I'll be with you in just a minute
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Recent Examples of minutes
Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Another patient had to switch to an injection because the pill’s dietary restrictions — which involve taking it with a small amount of water and waiting 30 minutes before eating or drinking — did not fit into their lifestyle, Hofflich said.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Realistically, the 21-mile drive takes about 45 minutes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The Knicks went on a 17-6 run in the final six minutes of the third quarter to take an 81-79 lead heading into the fourth.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Two minutes later, Artemis reached its farthest point from Earth, which is now the distance record for future astronauts to chase.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
After the fight was called, Barber lay on the canvas for a few minutes, looking around and breathing heavily, while UFC trainers evaluated her.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-10 big man made his first six field-goal attempts and scored 11 points in his first eight minutes of floor time.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Larsson contributed 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field, 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
In the opening 35 minutes against Manchester City, Liverpool had success playing through the lines from deep and Wirtz’s ability to drift into space and be available was key to that.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Another patient had to switch to an injection because the pill’s dietary restrictions — which involve taking it with a small amount of water and waiting 30 minutes before eating or drinking — did not fit into their lifestyle, Hofflich said.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Realistically, the 21-mile drive takes about 45 minutes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The Knicks went on a 17-6 run in the final six minutes of the third quarter to take an 81-79 lead heading into the fourth.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Two minutes later, Artemis reached its farthest point from Earth, which is now the distance record for future astronauts to chase.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
After the fight was called, Barber lay on the canvas for a few minutes, looking around and breathing heavily, while UFC trainers evaluated her.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-10 big man made his first six field-goal attempts and scored 11 points in his first eight minutes of floor time.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Larsson contributed 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field, 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minutes
Noun
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With 33 seconds remaining, after scoring five straight points and in possession of the ball, the Warriors used Curry’s gravity to draw defenders out of the paint, giving Gary Payton II enough space to catch a pass from Draymond Green and put in a layup for a 116-115 lead.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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For a few seconds, the character dropped away, to reveal the guy.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When a customer calls, the system transcribes the conversation and redacts personal information before the information is shared with the AI assistant, Dunn said.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As more 911 calls come in, AI transcribes them on another screen.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those moments are essential for the development of both players and one reason Shelton enjoys facing Jackson the most.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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There were some touching moments as well.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Adept at separating the unseen from the seen, Lemann here chronicles his family’s accumulation of wealth, whatever the moral costs or compromises, and their subsequent acculturation and partial deracination.—
Brenda Wineapple,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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From director Joshua Enck, the film chronicles the friendship of Benjamin Franklin (John Paul Sneed) and Reverend George Whitefield (Jonathan Blair) during the Great Awakening.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Vital signs, such as breathing and heartbeats, naturally generate low-frequency vibrations that cause the skull to vibrate.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Extremely high doses can lead to irregular heartbeats or even cause the heart to stop altogether, according to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump has now dispatched thousands of Marines to the Middle East, the Wall Street Journal reports.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another promising advance in the fight against cancer is being studied at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, reports Nexstar’s KXAN.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fraternity’s student organization status has been revoked through spring 2031, according to an online database that logs KU student groups’ conduct violations.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Equipped with advanced sensors, this tracker logs various metrics including calories burned, distance, steps and more.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Court records state that nearly an hour later, officers were sent to the area again after receiving reports of a man who had been found shot dead in a yard.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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The video and audio recording of the conversation appears to come from a camera that records inside of Lawrence City Hall's hallways.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Minutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minutes. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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