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
Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Today’s top stories (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)
Our ongoing L.A. fires coverage
The escape from the Palisades was characterized by split-second decision-making and confusing responses.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Corey Seymour, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Created just a split second after the Big Bang, these hypothetical black holes would whip quietly through the solar system roughly once every few years, traveling over a hundred times faster than a bullet.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Gambling is fun for the split-second rush, but getting in over your head is a serious problem that scores of Americans deal with on a daily basis.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Today’s top stories (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)
Our ongoing L.A. fires coverage
The escape from the Palisades was characterized by split-second decision-making and confusing responses.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
For a split second, or maybe a couple of seconds, or maybe a minute, or five.
—Corey Seymour, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Created just a split second after the Big Bang, these hypothetical black holes would whip quietly through the solar system roughly once every few years, traveling over a hundred times faster than a bullet.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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There was zero time wasted on deciding where the puck should go; every pass was instantaneous and laser-accurate and threaded the needle through the slot perfectly.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
9 Dec. 2024
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Six decades ago, Medley's warm baritone was an instantaneous stylistic reference for the era of good feeling that allowed rock 'n' roll to evolve into a global phenomenon.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
26 Nov. 2024
Noun
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This is the perfect role for Porter Jr. He's best used as a 15-20 minute sparkplug off the Bucks' bench.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Contact was lost with Starship just under 10 minutes after liftoff.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the immediate aftermath, figures such as Issa Rae canceled their shows, and Ben Folds and Renee Fleming withdrew as advisers.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, there was no immediate word from the office of the 85-year-old Khamenei, who has final say over all matters of state.—
TIME,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Complete the deep clean by running cold water for about 30 seconds while the disposal is running to help flush out any remaining debris.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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So when Jalen Brunson had the ball in his hands with less than 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s showdown and his team down two, Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins called for the double team.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, those lottery balls going in a different direction brings instant questions to how this process will end over time.—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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And the platform design gets them instant gratification in the form of validation.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One of the most emotional moments for him was learning that Kassidy and Jake had chosen to name their son after him.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Delaying the decision could increase anticipation and deliver a more memorable storyline moment.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One look at the churning lifts of Aspen Mountain or the intrepid hikers scaling the Maroon Bells confirms that the heartbeat of the old ski town still thumps beneath the glitz.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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In other cases, medications prescribed after surgery may generate high levels of potassium in the blood, causing irregular heartbeats, said Dr. Elliot Tapper, an associate professor of hepatology at the University of Michigan.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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