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
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
But as this one drew closer and a decision drew near, for a split-second the USC sophomore hesitated.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
Keeping every muscle contracted during the split second on the table is vital to transferring energy efficiently for maximum height.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 July 2024
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Adjective
Based on the 2019 novel by Carl Shuker, A Mistake delves into the perilous aftermath of a split-second medical decision from surgeon Beth Taylor (Banks), unfolding a thrilling exploration of the fatal ripple effects triggered by a single human error.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
But as this one drew closer and a decision drew near, for a split-second the USC sophomore hesitated.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
Noun
For a split second, your mind considers the possibilities: A truck driving by?
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
Keeping every muscle contracted during the split second on the table is vital to transferring energy efficiently for maximum height.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
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This means, according to Benjamin, the transcription process should be nigh instantaneous.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Former President Trump drew near instantaneous pushback from establishment Republicans for pressing GOP lawmakers to take a hard line on shutting down the government.Andrew Solender, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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Including a Heat team playing sans Jimmy Butler, and even a Portland team that didn’t have Deandre Ayton or Anfernee Simons, the latter got hurt after playing just five minutes in Tuesday’s bout.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Be aware that even with graphics hardware acceleration, some of these effects took up to a half minute to complete on my test PC.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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In the immediate aftermath of a major assassination, groups certainly can experience communications breakdowns, confusion, grief, and paranoia.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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The move drew immediate condemnation from the abuse victims and their attorneys, whose lawsuits were effectively paused while a bankruptcy judge reviewed the church’s finances and assets.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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But Herbert later completed a pair of clutch passes to Ladd McConkey that helped set up J.K. Dobbins’ 29-yard touchdown run with 18 seconds remaining.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Denver has given up an average time to pressure of 2.89 seconds, tied for third in the league, according to NFL’s Next Gen Stats.Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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This is not to say Gen Z refuses to use instant communication, of course.Zaheer Dodhia, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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He's already played a key role in the team remaining unbeaten, and has been an instant success for the Chiefs.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Each of these movies was smart, exciting, and relevant to the present moment, with a point of view that centered the daily struggles of ordinary folks.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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But one thing everyone can probably agree on is the importance of being there for your kids’ most important moments.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Your vote for me in this General Election was not against someone, but a demand that California becomes the heartbeat of America again.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cloud has become the heartbeat of our operations, where sensitive data lives and where our teams collaborate seamlessly.Anshu Bansal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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