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

Side effects of this can include lake-effect precipitation, strong winds, and significant waves. — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Shortly after that communication, the crew reported precipitation and asked to climb to 37,000 feet, which the controller approved. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2026

According to study authors, the results demonstrate that rainfall can affect the movement of both fast- and slow-flowing glaciers, helping scientists to understand how glacier speeds respond to precipitation. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Sunday looks better for weekend plans, with partly cloudy skies and no precipitation, according to AccuWeather. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026