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for a second

ADVERB

momentarily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

briefly immediately instantly temporarily

WEAK

for a little while for a minute for a moment for a short time for a short while for an instant now right now

Antonyms

STRONGEST

eventually later permanently

WEAK

lengthily

Example Sentences

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Both countries have exchanged strikes for a second consecutive day, putting more strain on a fragile ceasefire arrived upon in April.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

However, shares rallied Thursday as investors bought the dip in tech stocks despite the U.S. and Iran exchanging fire for a second straight day.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been fraught since the Taliban authorities took power in Kabul for a second time in 2021.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The share of consumers who reported “jobs are hard to get” declined for a second month in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He’s smiling, but then it fades for a second as he darts a look over his shoulder, then back to me.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

for a second

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