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

The crew also reported an outside temperature of minus 47 degrees Celsius, or minus 53 degrees Fahrenheit, before requesting permission to climb to 37,000 feet after encountering precipitation. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

The plane was heading east at 35,000 feet when pilots reported turbulence, icing and precipitation and requested to climb 2,000 feet higher. — Amy Taxin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

The plane was heading east at 35,000 feet (about 11 kilometers) when pilots reported turbulence, icing and precipitation and requested to climb another 2,000 feet (about 610 meters). — Amy Taxin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Widespread rain chances return Monday, with a 60% and 95% chance of precipitation. — Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026