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
Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Within a split-second, Kelce was behind the Houston secondary, too.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
After all, wind can shift 180 degrees in a split second, pushing fire away from your house and towards a neighbor's.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
What happened immediately before the moment of force would typically be most important because officers must make split-second judgments, the Justice Department said.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Within a split-second, Kelce was behind the Houston secondary, too.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
He’s got the ability to change his angles in a split second (thanks to lightning-quick hands) and shoot around sticks and feet.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
After all, wind can shift 180 degrees in a split second, pushing fire away from your house and towards a neighbor's.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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Yet, the precious few autonomous cars out in the world today are generally designed to work without much in the way of instantaneous Internet communication.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Feb. 2025
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Information is now instantaneous with our electronic services.—
Dan Olberg,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In fact, a review of the board meeting minutes shows that in between meetings, the board regularly votes via email on various issues and then ratifies the decisions.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Mizzou cut that deficit to five — with chances to get closer in the final minute — but was unable to complete the second-half comeback.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Conveniently placed less than a 15-minute drive from Iowa State University and downtown Ames, the home’s rural setting appears a world away from any major metropolis, part of the immediate appeal for the right type of buyer.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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For us, the idea of downsizing to downtown or the beach was an immediate non-starter.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Eagle Mountain hit seven of eight free throws in the final 35 seconds to put the game away.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
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What transpired was three fights in the first nine seconds of the game, followed by a U.S. 3-1 victory.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And the platform design gets them instant gratification in the form of validation.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Vince’s classic khaki option provides instant polish, while floaty styles from Proenza Schouler and Ulla Johnson transition from spring-to-summer fabulously.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The iconic sketch comedy show took a moment to recognize some of its past problematic moments during SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday, Feb. 16.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The play has been strong, with plenty of highlight-worthy moments that should linger beyond the tournament itself.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The good news for this year’s team is that there was another variable in many of those games: The Red Wings were without their captain and heartbeat, Dylan Larkin, for a crucial stretch in March.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Our analysis showed that patients who were admitted while their fetus was still believed to have a heartbeat were far more likely to develop sepsis.—
CNN,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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