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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The new aspirational image isn’t endless hustle, chaos or overperformance.—
Aisha Alves,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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The psychic cost of a labor market that demands constant hustle while delivering, for many, almost nothing in return.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Traditionally, farmers have relied on rainy season precipitation to water their crops.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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That water year actually saw below-average rain in the region, and either average or above-average precipitation in Northern California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Some families fear for their children’s safety and rush to take action, as was the case for Robert’s family.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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That language in the agreement has raised concerns about a land rush for the lunar south pole’s riches, says astronomer Aaron Boley, co-director of the Outer Space Institute at the University of British Columbia.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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