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a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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Recent Examples of second
Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
However, that may fall more on the players and less on Scheyer's coaching in the frantic final seconds of a game.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
In the second half, the Knicks began making a concerted effort to get their All-Star big man the ball.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Nov. 2025
To second what Sam said, ‘Day Release’ was also my first experience on the other side of the camera.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The news didn't impact Chicago early, as an uncontested one-handed slam by Matas Buzelis gave the Bulls an early 5-2 lead and led to an angry timeout by Spurs coach Mitch Johnson 71 seconds into the game.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
However, that may fall more on the players and less on Scheyer's coaching in the frantic final seconds of a game.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Croatia started pushing back in the second half, and Orlando City forward Marco Pasalic helped set up the attack that drew the game level at 1-1 in the 84th minute.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
In the second half, the Knicks began making a concerted effort to get their All-Star big man the ball.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
McAlister had six receptions for 84 yards in the first half, which was good enough to move him to second all-time in program for most receiving yards in a season behind Josh Doctson.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Nov. 2025
To second what Sam said, ‘Day Release’ was also my first experience on the other side of the camera.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
Verb
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But Viktor Arvidsson, who assisted on all three regulation goals and is proving to be a fantastic acquisition, beat Greaves on a backhander to cash the two highly improbable points.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The spa also offers an array of signature treatments worth exploring—from wellness rituals (like the Signature Bamford Treatment, which includes a footbath, massage, and assisted yogic breathing) to body rituals (mud baths, sauna wraps) and facials (including a luxurious 24K gold option).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In October, the Justice Department filed criminal charges against James that have since been thrown out successive times by federal judges.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Foreign investors have been wary of Mongolia’s political volatility and the short tenure of successive governments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Police say the cameras have aided in investigations, including a crash at Peachtree Blvd.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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His efforts were greatly aided, Kirkpatrick reports, by the fact that so many of them feared for their lives—after several of their fellow-scientists had been assassinated in Israeli operations.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Karen Friedman Agnifilo, one of Mangione's lead defense lawyers, asked for several months of extra time, saying Mangione's legal team needed to prepare for the federal case after his state trial.—
Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The company is considering a dual-class share structure in the listing that would potentially give insiders such as Musk extra voting power to dominate decision making.—
Bailey Lipschultz,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During Easter, Berman cautions adults not to impulsively adopt a bunny for children who may not be committed to caring for them long-term.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Into the garbage went one man’s Bible, eyeglasses, clothes and photos of his sister and the mom who adopted him.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The nurses hope high-profile government campaigns like the measles effort will reinforce the importance of vaccines in the public mind.—
Katie Silver,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Its global reach, omnichannel capabilities, and secure end-to-end solutions create high switching costs for multinational clients, reinforcing its competitive moat.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Going to a local bike shop instead of buying online can help, enabling riders to ask questions, take a test ride and learn what’s legal and what isn’t.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Liba helped create a WhatsApp group that allowed participants to engage in critical dialogue about Israel.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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