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
Prashanth Cecil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The change in his body language was visceral, knowing the consequences of such a split-second decision.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2025
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The justices must decide whether courts should assess everything that happened during the traffic stop or just the split seconds when the officer feared for his safety.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 2 June 2025
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Adjective
The warehouse floor has always been a place of constant motion and split-second decisions.
—Prashanth Cecil, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The change in his body language was visceral, knowing the consequences of such a split-second decision.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2025
Noun
The two were able to team up for a split second to get Nia Jax out of the way.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
The justices must decide whether courts should assess everything that happened during the traffic stop or just the split seconds when the officer feared for his safety.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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That's the benefit of electric power providing instantaneous torque.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Of course, getting over his nerves on the set of Karate Kid: Legends wasn’t instantaneous.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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About 30 minutes east of Sagres, travelers can find even more peace and solitude in the quiet coastal village of Burgau.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
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Then, warm in a 300 degree F oven for 10 to 20 minutes.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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An overwhelming majority of the world's climate scientists have stressed that an immediate reduction in the burning of fossil fuels, including coal, is imperative to averting the worst consequences of climate change, including extreme heat, more powerful storms and deadly floods.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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First, there are a spate of short-term projects intended to alleviate the immediate stress for passengers.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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In its stock configuration, that’s enough to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 July 2025
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Since the 1960s, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ruled that a plane needs to be able to be evacuated in 90 seconds in order to be considered safe.—
Diana Hubbell,
Popular Science,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Adults often expect instant fixes: a new mattress, a melatonin gummy, a podcast that promises deep REM cycles in 12 minutes.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The show aired 52 episodes between 2002 and 2005 and was an instant sensation.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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His trek from rural highways to small towns across the Deep South reveals the visceral reactions his simple statement of solidarity provokes, exposing the depth of the nation’s ideological divisions while capturing rare moments of genuine human connection.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Their presence can ease anxiety, reduce loneliness, and bring moments of joy and comfort that transcend memory loss.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Intimacy is the heartbeat of a thriving relationship.—
Chamin Ajjan,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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