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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Where dinner parties are for enjoying yourself and connecting with other people, fabulous lunches are for slowing down in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025 -
But that hustle won’t be enough now that his girlfriend Destiny (Destiny Checo) is moving in with him and his family.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The storm’s exact timing, type and amount of precipitation could shift, but another bout of disruptive icing is possible for the Midwest and Northeast.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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The updating radar map above shows current areas of precipitation in green, with greater intensities indicated by yellow and orange.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Toronto will next turn to hiring a head coach, though there is no rush since the team won’t take the court until May of next year.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to Bain’s investment, Fogo de Chao isn’t in a rush to go public.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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