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
That said, experts agree that erratic winter weather combined with surging spring temperatures and higher-than-average precipitation is setting the stage for an early and aggressive mosquito season.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
For western Pennsylvania, that summer featured near to slightly below normal temperatures and near normal summer precipitation.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The mountains have a higher probability of precipitation, with weather experts predicting a 20% to 40% chance in the Bogus area.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
Portions of the central and southern Rockies need over 10 inches of precipitation to end the drought within three months.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
For western Pennsylvania, that summer featured near to slightly below normal temperatures and near normal summer precipitation.
—Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The mountains have a higher probability of precipitation, with weather experts predicting a 20% to 40% chance in the Bogus area.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
Portions of the central and southern Rockies need over 10 inches of precipitation to end the drought within three months.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitation
Noun
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Worth the hustle if that’s your vibe.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Guests looking to escape the hustle of life are surrounded by 60 acres of redwood forests, with ocean views, caves, waterfalls, and hiking trails among it all.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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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 5 May. 2026.
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