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
These emitters showed stable optical performance, including nanosecond lifetimes and minimal signal fluctuation.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
Atom Power’s digital breaker eliminates this risk, by cutting the power in nanoseconds or microseconds.
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Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
For a nanosecond, there’s mystery.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
23 Feb. 2026
That means every nanosecond of our lives is in service to our Lord.
—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nanosecond
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
Atom Power’s digital breaker eliminates this risk, by cutting the power in nanoseconds or microseconds.
—
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
For a nanosecond, there’s mystery.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
23 Feb. 2026
That means every nanosecond of our lives is in service to our Lord.
—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nanosecond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nanosecond
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And when Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte evened the score with a right footed shot from a difficult angle at the 59-minute mark, the stunned stadium went silent, minus two small spirited clots of Cape Verde fans in the East end zone seats.
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Niehues fired home the rebound for the opening goal in the 36th minute.
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In Saturday’s 79-76 victory over the Nets, Acuff scored 25 points and Clifford hit a game-winning 3-pointer with five seconds remaining.
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Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart in the first half, and six minutes after Jarell Quansah was sent off, Kane converted a penalty to restore England’s two-goal lead.
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Symptoms can include shortness of breath, fatigue and weakness, and a rapid or irregular heartbeat.
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The report listed the probable cause of death as an abnormal heartbeat tied to an underlying condition, systemic sarcoidosis.
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Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.
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With three Japanese players around him, the decision to immediately engage during such a transitional moment was incorrect.
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“Nanosecond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nanosecond. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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