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 Synonyms for precipitousness
Noun
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After weeks of hustle under Mars in Virgo, Mars (the planet of action) shifts into Libra on August 6th, activating your health and wellness sector for the next six weeks.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
3 Aug. 2025 -
These nearby towns outside of Istanbul offer the same infamous Turkish hospitality without the hustle and bustle of the megacity.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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By Sunday evening, the skies will be partly cloudy, though no precipitation is expected.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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October was expected to bring below-average temperatures mid-month and below-normal precipitation.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After a blistering first quarter fueled by a pre-tariff rush, U.S. trade with the world fell for the third consecutive month, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Your body then releases a rush of insulin to bring those sugar levels back down.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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