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
New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
According to the latest National Climate Assessment, annual precipitation in the Midwest increased in some places by as much as 15% between 1992 and 2001.
—Julia Rendleman, ProPublica, 5 Sep. 2025
The chance of precipitation is 50%.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
September's outlook provided by the Climate Prediction Center shows Central Indiana has equal chances for below, above, or near normal temperatures and precipitation this month.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
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Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
According to the latest National Climate Assessment, annual precipitation in the Midwest increased in some places by as much as 15% between 1992 and 2001.
—Julia Rendleman, ProPublica, 5 Sep. 2025
The chance of precipitation is 50%.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
September's outlook provided by the Climate Prediction Center shows Central Indiana has equal chances for below, above, or near normal temperatures and precipitation this month.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitation
hustle
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The hustle and bustle of traffic and pedestrians leaks into its auditorium, and rain drips down through the collapsing roof to the seats below.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wanda will be newly married to Leon and chasing a whole new hustle while still dealing with the streets and all that comes with it.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Precipitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitation. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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