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

For instance, some forecasters warn that if drought persists through multiple seasons, the combination of dry soils and shifting precipitation patterns could increase stress on agriculture and water supplies. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 July 2026

For making the most of the outdoors, visit from May to September, when there’s less precipitation and the skies are clear. — Sara Harowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

The state has received 13 inches less precipitation than average over the past year. — Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026

As of now, the chances of precipitation are extremely low. — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 28 June 2026