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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Noun
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What’s certain is that his bootleg hustle ended with prison time.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025 -
One hustle play in each of the Gophers’ first two games will be added to the reel.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Soil moisture also plays a huge role, with the MSU Forestry Extension adding that ample precipitation is required for the most robust displays of color.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The western United States is running drier than average during a 30-year drought, which can create a feedback loop of higher temperatures and lower precipitation.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Collaborating with Pearson Sound made this track exciting too because listening to his music has always been a serotonin rush.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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Woven from a rush straw cattail blend, these two round floor cushions will fulfill any, and all, desires to incorporate more natural materials into your design.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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