Synonyms of precipitation

precipitation

noun

pri-ˌsi-pə-ˈtā-shən 

as in hustle

excited and often showy or disorderly speed

I fear that I may have acted with some precipitation on this matter, so I would like to reconsider

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hustle
• precipitousness
• haste
• rush
• scramble
• hastiness
• speed
• hurry
• velocity
• bustle
• dash
• stir
• expedition
• rapidity
• flutter
• stampede
• scuttle
• flurry
• impulsivity
• impulsiveness
• quickness
• swiftness
• impetuosity
• promptness
• celerity
• beeline
• scurry
• dispatch
• rashness
• promptitude
• impetuousness
• hotheadedness
• expeditiousness
• rapidness
• whirl
• fleetness
• fastness
• speediness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deliberation
• slowness
• deliberateness
• procrastination
• lateness
• lethargy
• inertia
• inaction
• dilatoriness
• sluggishness
• torpor
• languor
• pokiness
• inactivity
• dormancy
• leisureliness
• inertness
• quiescence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precipitation

New precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2026

The researchers found that much less water made its way underground in years when the precipitation fell as rain rather than snow, such as 2004 and 2010. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

A little sea-breeze activity may develop farther south Thursday, but most of that precipitation should remain in Southeast Texas. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

The summer of 2026 saw both extreme precipitation highs and lows across the country, too. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026