as in minutes
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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as in discards
something separated from a group or lot for not being as good as the others
the slightly flawed linens were sold as seconds
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as in sides (with)
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Recent Examples of seconds
Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
For Circuit, complete 8 to 12 reps of the first exercise; rest for 60 to 90 seconds before going on to the second exercise.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
Rest 30 to 60 seconds, and then repeat from the top.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
There was no recovering from the damage that piled up — week after week — when the Bears were seconds, just one play away from improving to 5-2 in the thick of the NFC race.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Mayo used just one of his three timeouts, and the Colts eventually scored a touchdown and two-point conversion with 12 seconds left.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In 1987, Penn State stopped Notre Dame’s 2-point conversion with 31 seconds remaining and hung on for a 21-20 victory.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Rest for 30 to 60 seconds before going on to the second exercise.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
According to vehicle websites, the specific make and model of this vehicle allows for top speeds of over 200 mph, with the ability to go from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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According to vehicle websites, the specific make and model of this vehicle allows for top speeds of over 200 mph, with the ability to go from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
For Circuit, complete 8 to 12 reps of the first exercise; rest for 60 to 90 seconds before going on to the second exercise.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
Rest 30 to 60 seconds, and then repeat from the top.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
There was no recovering from the damage that piled up — week after week — when the Bears were seconds, just one play away from improving to 5-2 in the thick of the NFC race.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Mayo used just one of his three timeouts, and the Colts eventually scored a touchdown and two-point conversion with 12 seconds left.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In 1987, Penn State stopped Notre Dame’s 2-point conversion with 31 seconds remaining and hung on for a 21-20 victory.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Rest for 30 to 60 seconds before going on to the second exercise.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
According to vehicle websites, the specific make and model of this vehicle allows for top speeds of over 200 mph, with the ability to go from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Seconds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconds. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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