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
Saturday will be cloudy with a high of 66 and a 60% chance of precipitation.
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Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In terms of precipitation, the seasonal temperature outlook predicts a 33%-40% likelihood of an above average amount of precipitation for the entire state during the winter months.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Cold air moving over the warmer lake waters is generating narrow, intense bands of precipitation, including a few snowflakes.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
January cools slightly to an average of 40, with about four inches of precipitation.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
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Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In terms of precipitation, the seasonal temperature outlook predicts a 33%-40% likelihood of an above average amount of precipitation for the entire state during the winter months.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Cold air moving over the warmer lake waters is generating narrow, intense bands of precipitation, including a few snowflakes.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
January cools slightly to an average of 40, with about four inches of precipitation.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitation
hustle
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Built in 1993 by musician and entrepreneur Robin Crow, Dark Horse has long been a sanctuary for artists seeking inspiration away from Nashville's hustle.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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Saszy Afroshii, who’s produced for Fave, Qing Madi and Tiwa Savage, says inspiration strikes anywhere in the midst of Lagos’ hustle and bustle, but opportunities aren’t always that easy to find.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Precipitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitation. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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