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
Those findings followed another study that reported a 12.7% rise in infant mortality in Texas after the implementation of Senate Bill 8, which bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.
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Almut Winterstein, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
The comedy can’t land or play without there being a person with a heartbeat underneath and without there being some pain and drama.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
To measure your pulse manually, use two fingers on your wrist, below your thumb or on the side of your neck below your jaw to feel your heartbeat.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
Bequia’s rhythm, unhurried yet deeply restorative, is the heartbeat of its wellness offerings.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Almut Winterstein, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
The comedy can’t land or play without there being a person with a heartbeat underneath and without there being some pain and drama.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025
To measure your pulse manually, use two fingers on your wrist, below your thumb or on the side of your neck below your jaw to feel your heartbeat.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
Bequia’s rhythm, unhurried yet deeply restorative, is the heartbeat of its wellness offerings.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbeat
Noun
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After a horrific giveaway from Orlando defender Rodrigo Schlegel, the Union took a commanding 3-1 lead in the 51st minute.—
Kyle Foley,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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Yet the home team scored in the 10th minute of extra time on a Telasco Segovia goal off a through ball from Messi to at least salvage the tie.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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At the time it was released, the poll, conducted by Victory Insights, showed Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez running a distant second behind Donalds.—
Kirby Wilson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2025
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Example: If asked to teach something in 60 seconds, pick a unique skill and keep it engaging.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Versace has dressed Carpenter for quite a number of major moments.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
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
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“Heartbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartbeat. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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