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
Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Believe me, this is very easily done, especially with address autocomplete combined with a split-second lack of attention.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Chad Graff, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
The steering is sure but not overly sharp, the acceleration is solid but not hasty, the brakes stop you in a split second.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The horrific, lethal, split-second impact comes in frame 313, seven rows up from the bottom and 16 frames to the right, where a burst of vertical light interrupts the horizontal flow of the terrible pictorial narrative.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Believe me, this is very easily done, especially with address autocomplete combined with a split-second lack of attention.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Noun
Like some other offensive tackles, Lowe tends to break off the line a split second before the ball is snapped, late enough that he isn’t typically called for a penalty.
—Chad Graff, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
The steering is sure but not overly sharp, the acceleration is solid but not hasty, the brakes stop you in a split second.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for split-second
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On an induction stove, the process is instantaneous.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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But with stablecoins, transactions can cost less than a penny and are virtually instantaneous.MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Dorian Finney-Smith, playing in just his fourth game with his new team, scored in double figures for the first time as a Laker, finishing with 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting in 26 minutes off the bench.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 6 Jan. 2025
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Indianapolis marched the length of the field, draining clock and threatening to take the lead with less than a minute left.Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Later this year, Trump and a Republican Congress are expected to extend lower tax rates for all income levels, and possibly increase immediate write-offs for business capital investments, and lower the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15%.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza have stalled, with no immediate resolution in sight.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The second would come later in the year and center on extending Trump-era tax cuts that are set to expire after this year.Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Jan. 2025
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Enter a question and, in a few seconds, ChatGPT replies with an answer.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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And even with strong characters, one wrong step can still be an instant death on these multi-phase bosses.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The record, which has been rightly hailed as an instant classic by critics and fans alike, is a heartfelt ode to the island, one that pays tribute to its history, rich cultural tradition and the resiliency of its people.Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes a fantastic conversation or moment of self-care is better than a lukewarm kiss—regardless of what tradition or superstition has to say on the matter.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
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Each grape is thought to represent a month of the year to come, making the ritual both a playful challenge and a moment of reflection.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Demand Generation Manager Creating demand is the heartbeat of modern marketing.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Abuse can lead to irregular heartbeat, ischemic heart conditions, sudden cardiac arrest, convulsions, strokes and death.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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