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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The hub-and-spoke model This is the sweet spot for the traveler who wants to see as much as possible but can’t commit to the team-following hustle.—
Meredith Heil Bock,
AFAR Media,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Smith’s energy was reflective of Las Vegas’ overall hustle.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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In terms of precipitation, the NOAA predicts nearly the entire state an equal likelihood of above, below or near average amount of precipitation through the fall months.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Forecasters noted that there’s a 50% to 85% of a quarter-inch or more of precipitation across the Sacramento Valley between Monday and Wednesday.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Car shopping experts forewarned that the rush of buyers would all but halt without the credit, though GM and Ford managed to find a work-around that allowed EVs intended for leasing to qualify ― while supplies last.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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