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
Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The support system provided by family members like Chandra is crucial in a sport where split-second decisions can have significant consequences.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 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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Elite video gamers seem to have lightning-fast reaction times and make split-second decisions, but even their thoughts max out at ten bits every second.
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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.
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Essentially, the standards call for new tankless (sometimes called instantaneous) gas water heaters to use less energy than the least efficient models currently available, according to the Appliance Standards Awareness Project.Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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The transition from holiday mode to active recruitment isn't instantaneous.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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About 10 minutes in, students and staff were rattled by yet another blaring sound: the fire alarm.Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
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Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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One immediate request of the Trump administration from settler leaders is to cancel sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on more than 30 individuals and organizations accused of violence against Palestinians and destruction or seizure of Palestinian property.Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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The likes of Anthony Gordon (£7.5m), Eberechi Eze (£6.6m) and Bruno Fernandes (£8.3m) are all replacements with better immediate fixtures.Abdul Rehman, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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About 15 seconds in, there was our unrecognizable rubble situated between the unmistakable landmarks: a street sign and a charred but familiar tree.Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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If there are critical business infrastructure components that cannot tolerate more than a few seconds or minutes of downtime, those are the areas that require immediate and concentrated attention from day one.Steve Durbin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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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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Dad, 85, stayed on the roof with a garden hose until the last moment.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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While on a flight to Mexico for Alden's birthday, Riber took that moment as an opportunity to get down on one knee while thousands of feet in the air, SWNS reported.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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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 19 Jan. 2025.
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