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 chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026
New precipitation amounts of less than a 10th of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead, precipitation arriving as rain – along with intermittent midwinter melting events – increased the runoff.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, things remain on track for widespread precipitation today.
—Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
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Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026
New precipitation amounts of less than a 10th of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Instead, precipitation arriving as rain – along with intermittent midwinter melting events – increased the runoff.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, things remain on track for widespread precipitation today.
—Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitation
hustle
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This is an idyllic location for focusing on wellness and connecting with the people and land around you—especially as a pit stop in between the hustle and bustle of other lively Italian cities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Liu, a food delivery driver in the city, who only gave his last name, also lamented the soaring prices, which have made his hustle on a motorbike less worthwhile.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Precipitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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