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
Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, the end product was the same: a sequence with the Americans caught out of position, struggling to clear their lines, and reacting to loose balls a split-second after their counterparts made the damning difference.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 24 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
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
Nevertheless, the end product was the same: a sequence with the Americans caught out of position, struggling to clear their lines, and reacting to loose balls a split-second after their counterparts made the damning difference.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 24 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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Grant cancellations are tantamount to instantaneous salary cuts for scientists, and can force them to halt studies, fire staff, and tell participants that their time and effort may have been wasted.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Global communication is now virtually instantaneous.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 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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These actions often yield more immediate results than waiting for a chance to elect a new president. 2.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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The ball fell to the court in no-man’s land and the final seconds ran off the clock.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Houston swarmed back with a furious rally, erasing a nine-point deficit over the final 135 seconds for a thrilling victory.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Rooms start at $490 and provide instant access: Just walk out the front door and start riding.—
Todd Anderson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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McPhee delivered instant success to the District in 1997–98 with the Capitals making their first-ever Stanley Cup appearance.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The film also highlights pivotal moments in Dylan’s career, including his decision to go electric at the Newport Folk Festival and the relationships that shaped his music.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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Explore our Red Kingdom Guide and follow every moment of the Chiefs’ playoff journey on Instagram.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 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 19 Apr. 2025.
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