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
The heaviest precipitation will fall right around morning commute time, according to meteorologists.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
Below average precipitation: Below average precipitation is likely in the Southwest and Florida.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The heaviest period of precipitation is expected to occur Sunday.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
However, forecasts suggest Southern California will avoid additional precipitation for at least the next week, according to CW affiliate KTLA and CBS affiliate KCBS-TV.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
Below average precipitation: Below average precipitation is likely in the Southwest and Florida.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The heaviest period of precipitation is expected to occur Sunday.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
However, forecasts suggest Southern California will avoid additional precipitation for at least the next week, according to CW affiliate KTLA and CBS affiliate KCBS-TV.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Precipitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitation. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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