as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
the precipitousness with which he acted would soon be a cause for regret
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Recent Examples of precipitousness
Trump’s remarks, in my view, make for essential viewing, thirty-seven seconds that showcase the precipitousness of our fall as a superpower.
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Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitousness
Noun
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Past that, hustle stops working.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Hong Kong — Amid the constant hustle to be recognized as one of the world’s best airports, Hong Kong International has quietly opened up an expansion.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Farms all over the country are bracing for the impact of drought after months of little precipitation, experts told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Plus, if the state sees more storms and precipitation, flowers are likely to last at higher elevations throughout the summer.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Garrett will join Byron Young and Kobie Turner to make a formidable pass rush that should be among the NFC’s best next season.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
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Philadelphia reinforced its pass rush and receiving depth.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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