as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be ready in a second
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as in another
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as in to assist
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Recent Examples of second
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
But, after Siakam made it 110-100 with 2:45 remaining, New York – propelled by Jalen Brunson who had 36 points and 11 assists on the night – suddenly went on a 9-0 run to come within one point with 14 seconds left.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Prominent owner Mike Repole earlier Tuesday posted on social media a proposal to move the Belmont to second in the Triple Crown order, four weeks after the Kentucky Derby and sliding the Preakness back further with the aim of keeping more of the top horses involved.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Noun
Dunk your face for 30 seconds, either all at once or in small increments if that is easier.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
But, after Siakam made it 110-100 with 2:45 remaining, New York – propelled by Jalen Brunson who had 36 points and 11 assists on the night – suddenly went on a 9-0 run to come within one point with 14 seconds left.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Adjective
The Sparks didn’t register a field goal in the second quarter until the 2:36 mark.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Ole Miss had success against Root for the second time this season.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
Verb
The plan after Bregman signed appeared to be to move Devers to second, but Devers actually has only DH'd this year.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Prominent owner Mike Repole earlier Tuesday posted on social media a proposal to move the Belmont to second in the Triple Crown order, four weeks after the Kentucky Derby and sliding the Preakness back further with the aim of keeping more of the top horses involved.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
Adjective
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Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.—
Justin L. Mack,
Indianapolis Star,
7 May 2020
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This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
22 Mar. 2020
Verb
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At first, caring for her mom meant reminding her to turn off the stove after cooking and assisting with the laundry.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Officials allege Sterling Williams, a maintenance worker, assisted the inmates in the escape, shutting off water to a toilet and sink inside a cell that were later ripped out by the inmates who then escaped through the hole in the wall, according to USA Today, BBC, and CBS News.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Most cruelly, opponents Manchester United scored three minutes later before doubling their advantage late on, and the 2-0 defeat meant Villa missed out, on goal difference, on becoming the first team outside of the traditional ‘Big Six’ to qualify for the Champions League in successive campaigns.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Iranian experts have long urged successive U.S. administrations to provide strike pay and other forms of aid to restive workers in the Islamic Republic, with a view to improving human rights and causing regime change from within.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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She was aided on the DeLeon groundout by a spectacular play by Karlie Davison at second base, who laid out to field the ball and made a strong throw to beat the runner to first.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Fire crews on the ground were being aided by aircraft.—
Kristina Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The clean formula contains a light shimmer to help skin look extra radiant in the sun.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Liquid laundry sanitizers offer an extra level of cleaning, but they should only be used in limited circumstances.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Verb
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In 1985, the Ohio Legislature adopted it as the official state rock song.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The infant’s mother was adopted at age 2, one of nine children raised by the adoptive mother.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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That reinforces the original (or last) experience the customer had with you.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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The congestion toll began in January — a requirement of New York State’s 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, meant to both reduce congestion and back $15 billion in bonds toward specific MTA projects.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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The changes to Collins’ show aren’t the most surprising the network has ever tested — does anyone recall the quiz shows backed by previous CNN chief Jeff Zucker?—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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