as in minute
a very small space of time I'll be ready in a second
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in another
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
as in to assist
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of second
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 The wood requires more upkeep than silicone, but a quick hand-wash and occasional wipe-down with wax takes about 30 seconds. —Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Joe Otterson, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026 The Hulu Original series, made by ITV Studios’ Happy Prince, returns in two six-episode batches, with the second batch following later in the year. —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026 Last year’s Gators could shoot the 3 and get back a lot of their misses, a combination that took them to second in adjusted offensive efficiency and won a national title. —Cj Moore, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for second
Noun
The world’s fastest human in the half-marathon is still just that, but the Ugandan’s record time of 57 minutes, 20 seconds, was obliterated Sunday in Beijing by a 5-foot-5 humanoid robot named Lightning. —Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 The wood requires more upkeep than silicone, but a quick hand-wash and occasional wipe-down with wax takes about 30 seconds. —Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The second season debuted on April 16, with this week’s Top 10 covering April 13-19. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026 The Hulu Original series, made by ITV Studios’ Happy Prince, returns in two six-episode batches, with the second batch following later in the year. —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Peraza, the shortstop, made a diving stop up the middle, flipping the ball to second for a force out. —Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026 Last year’s Gators could shoot the 3 and get back a lot of their misses, a combination that took them to second in adjusted offensive efficiency and won a national title. —Cj Moore, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for second
Recent Examples of Synonyms for second
Adjective
-
Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.— Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
-
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
-
Tsuchida is assisting two men known simply as the Writer and the Reporter.— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
-
The latter led to a fast-break layup by Tatum — one of nine baskets the Celtics star made or assisted on during a sensational first quarter.— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
One of them is an old college friend of mine, Dan Corry, an English economist, who, since 1982, has attended eleven successive World Cups.— John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
-
England's 35th successive test victory was expected but not the scoreline.— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
-
While the sales increases in some cases were aided by tax incentives and new emissions rules, the figures point to how global fleets are rapidly electrifying in response to the war in Iran.— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Trying to run a bar without any water is costing them around $500 a month—that's an extra $6,000 annually, and there was still a water bill to be paid.— Jermont Terry, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
-
The Eagles forced extra innings after Xavier Pacheco hit a 1-out RBI single to center in the bottom of the seventh.— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Those who have adopted its use for shopping are driven primarily by convenience and efficiency, but many are constrained by concerns around trust and authenticity.— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
-
Major travel and hospitality brands including Accor, Club Med, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Minor Hotels, Radisson Hotel Group, and Six Senses, pledged to halve food waste by 2026, adopting practices such as deploying AI to analyze guest consumption patterns across different meals and seasons.— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Further reinforcing the overlap, businesses and residents increasingly are fleeing high taxes and prices in Illinois for a lower cost of living in Indiana.— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
-
It's formulated with the label's game-changing Alpha Keratin 60KU, which nourishes the scalp, repairs damage, and reinforces hair strength.— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
One of my neighbors called 911 and helped with the first CPR attempts.— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
-
Lawlor’s account helps explain why this contempt is so corrosive.— Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/second. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
