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
Depending on the stage of the heart block, the heartbeat may only get through sometimes.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
The Tkachuk brothers will again be the U.S. heartbeats.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Difficulty breathing Irregular heartbeat Cardiac arrest Calcium supplements can cause digestive side effects such as bloating, constipation, or gas.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025
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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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
The Tkachuk brothers will again be the U.S. heartbeats.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Difficulty breathing Irregular heartbeat Cardiac arrest Calcium supplements can cause digestive side effects such as bloating, constipation, or gas.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbeat
Noun
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Howard also appeared and started in 57 playoff games, averaging 19.9 points, 14.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.7 blocks in 39.4 minutes.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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At most, the process will take five minutes — a quarter of the time needed for a lethal injection.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The small rodent attempted to move up the metal pole for a few seconds before slipping slightly and returning to the floor of the subway car, the clip shows.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Bob and Brad Slipping the unit on (and remembering to remove eyeglasses and contacts beforehand), pressing the power button for two seconds switches it on.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Six of Wands highlights a moment of triumph, and with Mercury entering your sign on the 8th, your communication becomes sharper.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
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Gene Hackman could utter just four simple words, and make a great film moment.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Heartbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbeat. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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