as in hustle
excited and often showy or disorderly speed
I fear that I may have acted with some precipitation on this matter, so I would like to reconsider
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Recent Examples of precipitation
Portions of the central and southern Rockies need over 10 inches of precipitation to end the drought within three months.
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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Seasonal forecasts show near-normal precipitation in the coming months, Moore said.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
The mountains have a higher probability of precipitation, with weather experts predicting a 20% to 40% chance in the Bogus area.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
From mid-March to mid-April 2026, the region saw less than a quarter of its normal precipitation for that time of year.
—Zachary Handlos, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Seasonal forecasts show near-normal precipitation in the coming months, Moore said.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
The mountains have a higher probability of precipitation, with weather experts predicting a 20% to 40% chance in the Bogus area.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
From mid-March to mid-April 2026, the region saw less than a quarter of its normal precipitation for that time of year.
—Zachary Handlos, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitation
Noun
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The neighborhood Just a 90-minute drive from Los Angeles, Ojai has long lured Angelenos looking for an easy escape from the hustle and bustle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Freddie Freeman’s hustle on a Max Muncy single off the second baseman’s glove put runners at second and third with one out in the fourth.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s remarks, in my view, make for essential viewing, thirty-seven seconds that showcase the precipitousness of our fall as a superpower.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Precipitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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