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noun

Definition of minutesnext
plural of minute
as in seconds
a very small space of time I'll be with you in just a minute

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minutes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of minute
as in transcribes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minutes
  1. seconds
  2. moments
  3. marks
Noun
  • According to vehicle websites, the specific make and model of this vehicle allows for top speeds of over 200 mph, with the ability to go from 0-60 mph in less than four seconds.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Rest 30 to 60 seconds, and then repeat from the top.
    Christa Sgobba, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of seconds
Noun
  • Other ministers told their flocks that God was present even in painful, traumatic moments.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The brain’s default mode network (DMN), responsible for creativity and processing complex ideas, activates during moments of rest.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of moments
Verb
  • The tragedy marks the 19th overboard incident aboard a cruise ship this year, according to Cruise Junkie — the most recent being less than a week ago.
    Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Season-to-date, the league’s deliveries are now down 4% compared with the analogous period in 2023, which marks a considerable turnaround from the pre-holiday 21% drop.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of marks
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minutes

minutest

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