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
Great news for runners who lace up at the first sign of precipitation!
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
By May, almost every corner of the state had accumulated a precipitation shortfall of at least a foot since the fall of 2025, when the drought began.
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Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Highs will fall from the 90s into the 60s by Saturday and Sunday, with thunderstorms, gusty winds and precipitation expected.
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
LiDAR can be degraded by heavy precipitation.
—
David Risher,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
By May, almost every corner of the state had accumulated a precipitation shortfall of at least a foot since the fall of 2025, when the drought began.
—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Highs will fall from the 90s into the 60s by Saturday and Sunday, with thunderstorms, gusty winds and precipitation expected.
—
Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
LiDAR can be degraded by heavy precipitation.
—
David Risher,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitation
Noun
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The 6-foot-11 Condon rebounds relentlessly, protects the rim, delivers uncanny passes and makes winning plays, none bigger than his hustle to secure Florida’s comeback victory against Houston in the 2025 national championship game.
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Despite the desert views, Santa Fe’s plaza—with the hustle and bustle of its restaurants, as well as Indigenous artists selling their wares—is only two miles away, for the best of both worlds.
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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.
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“Precipitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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