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
Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
One at a time, a scientist held the animals for 20 seconds.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Hamas has insisted on sticking to the initial framework signed with Israel in January, which would have seen parties move to a second phase on March 1.
—Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
The owner mandated a profile that appears as low in the water as possible but seconded that with an interior that feels like a high-ceilinged superyacht.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
First, by subjects chewing a piece of gum for four minutes and taking a saliva sample every 30 seconds.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
One at a time, a scientist held the animals for 20 seconds.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas sparked romance rumors after the two were spotted out together in London for the second time in two months.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Hamas has insisted on sticking to the initial framework signed with Israel in January, which would have seen parties move to a second phase on March 1.
—Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
But shortly before debate was set to begin, chamber leaders bumped the bill — which would ban the sale of many firearms that accept detachable magazines — to second in the queue, behind the labor bill, because one Democratic senator was absent.
—The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
The owner mandated a profile that appears as low in the water as possible but seconded that with an interior that feels like a high-ceilinged superyacht.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 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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Any response or solution should be tailored for that client, conveying your genuine desire to assist.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration has separately directed the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces, which investigate domestic and international terrorist threats, to assist in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, according to a memo seen by Reuters.—
Andrew Goudsward and Sarah N. Lynch,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One of the most iconic nicknames in all of sports, Amen Corner refers to three successive holes on the picturesque 18-hole course.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Disputes over their rightful ownership between the UK and successive Greek governments have been ongoing for four decades.—
Karen K. Ho for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ivey’s coaching staff also casts a web of support to protect her from outside noise and aid her vision for the team’s present and future.—
Sharí Nycole,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2025
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Strong winds and dry conditions aided the spread of the fires.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Charles points out that costs would include planes being out of place, the extra fuel required to move the planes and crew around, as well as extra costs for passengers, such as car hire and extra hotel accommodation.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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One of these absolutes is that idea that having walkable cities or towns means no cars, fewer cars, extra taxes or tolls on cars—basically any notion that feels like a punishment to car drivers.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Colonists adopted the Indigenous practice, replacing wooden and clay sugaring instruments with metal taps, buckets, storage vessels, and kettles.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this month, the UK adopted a law early this month that bars license for new oil and gas projects that haven’t already been approved, a change the eco-group had been pushing for in legal complaints.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Results from 2024, with total grosses slipping 4% from 2023 to $8.57 billion, the number of wide releases down 6% from pre-Covid levels, and other factors have only reinforced his view.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Dodgers are heavy favorites to defend their World Series crown, and a two-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series last week only reinforced their front-runner status.—
Mark Ross,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Tonal, backed by LeBron James and Serena Williams, raised $250 million at a $1.6 billion valuation four years ago.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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San Francisco is launching a new program backed by Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom that will issue speeding tickets based on income.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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