NANOSECOND Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

nanosecond

noun

ˈna-nə-ˌse-kənd

Definition of nanosecond

as in minute

a very small space of time a nanosecond was about all that it took her to accept his marriage proposal

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Recent Examples of nanosecond And in this sport, every nanosecond makes a difference. — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 15 May 2026 To realize the technological ambitions of over-the-air computation, nanosecond timing and exquisite RF signal design will be crucial. — Ana I. Pérez-Neira, IEEE Spectrum, 7 Apr. 2026 Atom Power’s digital breaker eliminates this risk, by cutting the power in nanoseconds or microseconds. — Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026 To support uses like algorithmic trading, where nanoseconds count, cloud companies needed a way to transport data with as little latency (or delay) as possible. — Joel Khalili, Wired News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nanosecond

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Noun

The layered structure disappeared completely after 50 minutes.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Turn and continue cooking, turning every 2 minutes or so, until pork chops are deeply browned on both sides, 10–12 minutes (an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 145°).

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of minute

Noun

The baby was born with a heartbeat but was not breathing, the couple told the Atlantic, and did not survive.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
Davis, his wife and kids painted the picture of a family that had deep, meaningful connections to the heartbeat of this burgeoning southern metropolis in NASCAR country that, like so many cities, places its sports stars on a pedestal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of heartbeat

Noun

There’s also been lots of moments to dress up for too, with megawatt tours from Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, and Zara Larsson; maximalist pop stars with fans eager to follow their lead in sequins and ties, hibiscus flowers in hair.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
First, Mary Carillo, the former player and trailblazing broadcaster and journalist, had her moment.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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