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
Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
And that means: When the world hangs by a thread, necessity will always be the mother of split-second espionage invention.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In another split second that plane would have exploded in flames.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
That split-second stomach lurch its fictional deathtraps induce is a reflection of our own greatest fears.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
And that means: When the world hangs by a thread, necessity will always be the mother of split-second espionage invention.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2025
Noun
The fantasy series about a cosmic entity who lords over the domain of dreams will have a split second season, with the 6-episode Volume 1 premiering on July 3 and the 5-episode Volume 2 premiering on July 24.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In another split second that plane would have exploded in flames.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
Adjective
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Finance has always been data-driven, but it’s now poised for instantaneous, insight-rich operations.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The director can watch in real time and add instantaneous comments, eliminating not just the carbon footprint of shipping and travel, but the energy consumption of continuously rendering and transferring massive files.—
Allison Begalman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the brand, the sunscreen is also water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, which is ideal for all upcoming pool and beach escapades.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Indeed, no player has made more passes, tackles, or accrued more minutes.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Directing the movie in the immediate aftermath of Israel’s Gaza invasion, Lapid had to work under guerrilla conditions, outsourcing his financing needs to France, and finding additional support from the independent financing body the Israel Film Fund.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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This technique does not meet our bar for immediate servicing as a user must provide consent to the application before any access is allowed.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
Noun
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However, after a few seconds, Nora realizes who Ellie really is.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Baldwin never ended up spending a second in prison, nor even a full week before a jury in his own case last summer.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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This survival kit, currently $17, contains various types of adhesive bandages, burn dressings, tongue depressors, PBT bandages, gauze sheets, safety pins, triangular bandages, instant ice packs, plastic scissors, plastic tweezers, and so much more.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Perfect for enjoying summer dinners outside in style or setting up a poolside bar, this modern patio set adds an instant luxe upgrade to any backyard.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Preserving 'offerings' from the protest moment People from around the world come to the square, leaving behind flowers, balloons, signs and artwork.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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But the big moment was the bottom of the seventh, when Villa Park came back from a 3-1 deficit to tie the game and had the winning run on third with two outs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Vance is the first millennial to stand a heartbeat from the presidency.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Lisa Schein, 43, placed a stethoscope on Mireya Moody’s chest and listened carefully to the heartbeat that once belonged to her own daughter, Maddy.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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