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
Colin Demarest, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
These sources are intermittent and cannot always match real-time demand, especially when split-second latency and uptime are critical.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Autofocus responds immediately and moves from near to distant subjects in a split second.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The dynamism of air combat, where split-second gut checks translate to kill or be killed.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
These sources are intermittent and cannot always match real-time demand, especially when split-second latency and uptime are critical.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
Huskies guard Hassan Diarra shoved Neal in the chest and appeared to square up with his fists for a split second as the two were face-to-face.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Autofocus responds immediately and moves from near to distant subjects in a split second.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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But its adoption isn’t instantaneous, giving us time to adapt and find ways to balance innovation with workforce stability.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, swiping through pages and navigating through the interface is instantaneous.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What’s the statistic there, the average ER physician has to see a patient every three to four minutes?—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The defense's case to spare Mahdi's life before a judge lasted only about 30 minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Coach Prime effect was immediate: the Buffaloes sold out every home game last season.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The reaction was immediate and polarized — cheers erupted from some fans who are accustomed to Barkley’s blunt, unfiltered style, while others booed in audible disgust.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His legs shook, seconds after his repeat win of the 13.1-mile race held every April.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Brunson and Payne combined to score 17 points — nine for Payne and eight for Brunson — in just 3 minutes, 57 seconds.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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On top of that, her latest, Great Big Beautiful Life, will be released on April 22 and is expected to become an instant New York Times bestseller.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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For example, companies are layering AI chatbots on top of A2P to automate customer inquiries, streamline appointment scheduling and provide instant fraud alerts—all without human intervention.—
Ruchir Brahmbhatt,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Erceg was down for a few moments before being helped to the dugout.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Research from psychologists Robert Emmons and Philip Watkins shows that gratitude, especially in moments of hardship, strengthens our emotional well-being and deepens our connections.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s a foot-stomping grin of a heartbeat to John’s piano riffs, too, content but happy.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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The miniature pacemaker is composed of two electrodes that, when in contact with the body’s fluids, form a type of battery called a galvanic cell, which converts chemical energy into electrical energy used to stimulate the heartbeat.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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