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
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Recent Examples of precipitation
Plus, if the state sees more storms and precipitation, flowers are likely to last at higher elevations throughout the summer.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
The updating radar map above shows current areas of precipitation in green, with greater intensities indicated by yellow and orange.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Their flight path described a set of perfect lines, intentionally unlike any shape that precipitation takes in nature.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Over the long term, the total amount of precipitation that falls, minus the total evapotranspiration sending moisture back into the atmosphere, determines how much water moves through the hydrologic system.
—David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
The updating radar map above shows current areas of precipitation in green, with greater intensities indicated by yellow and orange.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Their flight path described a set of perfect lines, intentionally unlike any shape that precipitation takes in nature.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Over the long term, the total amount of precipitation that falls, minus the total evapotranspiration sending moisture back into the atmosphere, determines how much water moves through the hydrologic system.
—David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitation
Noun
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Shen’s hustle set an early tone.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The legendary home of Odysseus, Ithaca is steeped in mythology and offers quaint towns and stunning beaches without the hustle of Mykonos.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Trump’s remarks, in my view, make for essential viewing, thirty-seven seconds that showcase the precipitousness of our fall as a superpower.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Precipitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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