heartbeats

noun

plural of heartbeat
as in minutes
a very small space of time I'd accept a job offer from that company in a heartbeat

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Recent Examples of heartbeats Everything in the body runs in vibratory cycles from heartbeats to brainwaves to sleep-wake cycles. — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 But the most striking of the new songs is the opener, a slow-motion unfurling against a backdrop of heartbeats and zithers. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026 In response to safety concerns, several medications have been removed from the list eligible for refills, including a drug for irregular heartbeats. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 As a data point, heart rate variability is the measurement of how much the time between your heartbeats may slightly fluctuate. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Another study showed wildland firefighters were far more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension and irregular heartbeats. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 24 June 2026 As many little heartbeats as possible, just running around, wrecking stuff in the house. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 According to the medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026 Irregular heartbeats can also become permanent for someone who drinks many of these beverages. — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartbeats
  1. minutes
  2. seconds
  3. moments
Noun
  • While there was no doubt who the better fighter was after 25 minutes of action, UFC analyst Joe Rogan thinks the champ made a mistake at the end of the bout.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Game time is coming more regularly now for the 16-year-old, having racked up almost 50 percent of his senior career minutes since the start of May.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of minutes
Noun
  • After grabbing an early 83-81 lead in overtime, the Dream gave up eight straight points to the Fever, who never lost the lead in overtime again, although the Dream got within two points, 93-91, with 10 seconds left.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Seattle pulled within a point, but Courtney Vandersloot sank the second of two free throws for Chicago (13-22) with 10 seconds left and Melbourne missed a tying layup at the buzzer.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of seconds
Noun
  • Plaques commemorate great Yankee moments, as does the iconic facade that was stationed above the original entrance.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Ewing cut down another from left field moments later, and the New York Mets held on for a 2-1 victory Monday night.
    — CBS New York Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of moments

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