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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026 In the petition, officers said Duran shouldn’t be punished for making a split-second decision cops are forced to make every day. —Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026 Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for split-second
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To capture the split-second movement, high-speed sensors peered through glass viewports, documenting every millisecond of the aerogel’s flight. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026 In the petition, officers said Duran shouldn’t be punished for making a split-second decision cops are forced to make every day. —Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
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In that split second Mara peeled to his right, curling around Avila for the easy lay in. —Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026 Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for split-second
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One is instantaneous, the brain just flips into unrecognizable thoughts, and the other is a deterioration over time.— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
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By all accounts, virality is violent for its subjects, and building a sustainable career from sudden celebrity is a formidable task; any sensible person would be wise to distrust such an instantaneous anointing.— Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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Anna Moorhouse The goalkeeper is getting regular minutes for Orlando Pride and also started in the 8-0 win over China in November, so seems Hampton’s backup.— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Clutch scoring is defined as points that come in the final five minutes of a game where the point differential between teams is five or less.— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Not everything needs an immediate answer.— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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There was no immediate word on the identities of the perpetrator or the identify of the person who died.— Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Consider this top the easiest way to look put together in seconds.— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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The cell maintains this state with machines called electron transport chains that pump out thousands of protons per second.— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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Krauchun continued her instant impact Monday for Andrew in a 14-1 SouthWest Suburban Conference victory in five innings over visiting Stagg in Tinley Park.— Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Metallic boots infuse some instant shine and glamour into an otherwise simple outfit, while a silver bag and gold jewelry ties everything together.— Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026
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By tapping into the brand’s deep connection to celebrity culture, the game transforms familiar faces and trending moments into interactive entertainment.— Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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After Hawks center Tony Bradley was called for an offensive foul for setting a hard screen on Alvarado, the veteran McCollum got into it with the scrappy Knicks guard, jawing face-to-face in a moment that underscored the growing chippiness in the series.— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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One of the challenges of this new novel was matching its heartbeat to the rhythm of the islands.— Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
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And in this new quiet, his heartbeat seemed broadcast in stereo.— Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Split-second.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/split-second. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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