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

Snowmelt plays a much more important role in the Upper Basin, which receives more precipitation than the generally hotter, drier Lower Basin. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

The chance of precipitation begins at 20% Thursday morning before increasing to 70% in the afternoon and again to 90% overnight. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026

Additional precipitation in one part of the state does not necessarily translate into meaningful gains for every river basin or reservoir. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

This is partly thanks to the surrounding mountains, which create a rain shadow effect, reducing the precipitation in the area. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026