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
The players won’t have to worry about any precipitation, as this year’s tournament, the third event of the AVP League season, is indoors.
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Jason Stromberg, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Below-average precipitation is frequently observed across parts of the northern Rockies, south-central Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Great Lakes regions.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Kansas City has gotten off to one of its wettest starts on record, with April and May driving the total and far exceeding normal precipitation for those two months.
—Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Each snapshot contains information on temperature, air pressure, wind, water vapor, cloud cover, precipitation, solar radiation, and soil moisture.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
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Jason Stromberg, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Below-average precipitation is frequently observed across parts of the northern Rockies, south-central Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Great Lakes regions.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Kansas City has gotten off to one of its wettest starts on record, with April and May driving the total and far exceeding normal precipitation for those two months.
—Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Each snapshot contains information on temperature, air pressure, wind, water vapor, cloud cover, precipitation, solar radiation, and soil moisture.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for precipitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitation
Noun
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His White Sox teammates have mirrored the leadership, dedication, and hustle that Montgomery projects from his strong presence on the field.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Set the scene Starting with wrap-around windows in the hotel lobby that frame the outside hustle and bustle, everywhere from the lounge to the elevators and suites have a warm, art-forward, and fresh vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Precipitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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