as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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as in another
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as in to assist
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Recent Examples of second
Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
The Baltimore Ravens had the chance to tie the game against the Buffalo Bills in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2025
In a trading update issued Friday, the company guided toward a stronger second half, with a better set of results expected to offset the first-half adjusted operating loss — despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The irony for Chelsea was that Fulham’s first victory at Stamford Bridge since 1979 was sealed with the kind of attack that has powered the rise of Maresca’s team to second in the Premier League.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Key stat Hidalgo was 4-for-14 shooting in the first half and 5-for-9 in the second.
—Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
The Baltimore Ravens had the chance to tie the game against the Buffalo Bills in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The idea was that everything sort of disintegrates in the second half [of the film].
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2025
In a trading update issued Friday, the company guided toward a stronger second half, with a better set of results expected to offset the first-half adjusted operating loss — despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
Biggs then nominated Morales, former Porter Township Trustee, for the number two spot, which Regnitz seconded.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The irony for Chelsea was that Fulham’s first victory at Stamford Bridge since 1979 was sealed with the kind of attack that has powered the rise of Maresca’s team to second in the Premier League.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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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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According to the Chambers County Sheriff's Office, Cauthen stopped to assist a couple after their car hit a deer on County Road 267 in the Stroud community.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, Flavor Flav is using his influence and platform to assist those impacted with the launch of a fundraiser.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Last May, Italian player Jannik Sinner—who is currently ranked number one in the world and clinched his second successive Australian Open—went public with his romance with Russian player Anna Kalinskaya.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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By repeating this process over and over, three-dimensional objects can be built up in successive layers.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Deen added that the foundation aims to partner with other nonprofit groups to aid them in their mission of helping children, citing areas of expertise that other nonprofit groups are more equipped to help children with, including mental health.—
Asher Notheis,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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Roman Finney connected on back-to-back three-pointers to aid the comeback.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If so desired, extra time can be spent on the Lions’ 52-point explosion in a Week 8 victory over the Tennessee Titans.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The industry benefits from stable, year-round demand, as people and companies often require extra space regardless of economic conditions.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Retailers are adopting these platforms to simulate disruptive scenarios such as weather or labor shortages, allowing for quick network adjustments and long-term strategic planning.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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If adopted, the legislative changes — pushed by House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton — would render DeSantis virtually powerless over immigration enforcement in Florida.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Yet each step of my journey—from the subzero climate of my youth to the vibrant entrepreneurial landscape of Silicon Valley—has only reinforced my belief that, with vision and determination, technology can open doors most people never knew existed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Notably, first lady Melania Trump accompanied the president to reinforce a meaningfulness to the trip.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Rules governing mortgage relief for loans backed by Freddie Mac are similar.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Aid Group Struggles To Feed Thousands Displaced By Conflict In DRC By Shamim Chowdhury Content Reporter 0 M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, claimed to have taken control of Goma, eastern Congo's largest city, early on Monday, while a 48-hour deadline for the Congolese army to surrender expired.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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