as in minute
a very small space of time
I'd accept a job offer from that company in a heartbeat
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Recent Examples of heartbeat
Consuming too much potassium can lead to side effects like irregular heartbeat, gastrointestinal symptoms, and possibly death.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 July 2025
Real credit to Gus and his ability to stay in the moment, control his heartbeat, and put together a great at-bat.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
This technology uses high-resolution 4D imaging radar to detect minute movements, such as heartbeats and respiration, covering the entire vehicle cabin, including the cargo area and footwells.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of illnesses caused by harmful algal blooms can include stomachaches, rashes, headaches, and coughing, while more serious symptoms include liver damage, seizures, and irregular heartbeats.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 July 2025
Real credit to Gus and his ability to stay in the moment, control his heartbeat, and put together a great at-bat.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 6 July 2025
This technology uses high-resolution 4D imaging radar to detect minute movements, such as heartbeats and respiration, covering the entire vehicle cabin, including the cargo area and footwells.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of illnesses caused by harmful algal blooms can include stomachaches, rashes, headaches, and coughing, while more serious symptoms include liver damage, seizures, and irregular heartbeats.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbeat
Noun
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You’re asked to meet with senior leadership for the very first time—in five minutes.—
Michele Moreno,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Follow that with a dip in the sea at Lia beach—a four minute walk away—or book a pottery class through one of the hotel’s artisan partners.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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After the now-defunct website posted nine seconds of the footage in 2012, Hogan filed a $100 million civil lawsuit against the outlet.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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In its stock configuration, that’s enough to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 July 2025
Noun
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That moment created a sense of forward motion, and that momentum carried me through challenges, transitions and future leadership roles.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Their presence can ease anxiety, reduce loneliness, and bring moments of joy and comfort that transcend memory loss.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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“Heartbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbeat. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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