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
Chance of precipitation is 100%.
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
Chance of precipitation is 90%.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2026
Repairs had to be stopped because precipitation can increase the risk of spreading contamination, according to DC Water.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Folks who live in dry areas with little precipitation don’t have to worry as much about the threat of snow or hurricanes.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
Chance of precipitation is 90%.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2026
Repairs had to be stopped because precipitation can increase the risk of spreading contamination, according to DC Water.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Folks who live in dry areas with little precipitation don’t have to worry as much about the threat of snow or hurricanes.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for precipitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitation
hustle
Noun
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Unlike the hustle of the holidays, Easter has always felt like a respite.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Bruins have improved their defense down the stretch because of an increase in communication and hustle.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Precipitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitation. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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