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 National Weather Service (NWS) Climate Prediction Center projects below-normal rainfall in its six- to 10-day and eight- to 14-day precipitation outlooks.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
California is heading toward another record year for cases of valley fever, the disease caused by fungal spores linked to cycles of drought and precipitation.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
In the metro area, the chance of precipitation is 20%.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
Heat, precipitation or not, the golf world is ecstatic to have landed in one of the nation’s most prominent sports cities for its second PGA championship in eight years.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
California is heading toward another record year for cases of valley fever, the disease caused by fungal spores linked to cycles of drought and precipitation.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
In the metro area, the chance of precipitation is 20%.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
Heat, precipitation or not, the golf world is ecstatic to have landed in one of the nation’s most prominent sports cities for its second PGA championship in eight years.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitation
hustle
Noun
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For many coming from a hustle and bustle culture, this could be a welcome change of pace.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Redefining What Success Looks Like Instead of chasing traditional business blueprints rooted in overwork and hustle, many Black women are carving out a new model—one that centers sustainability, wellness, and self-preservation.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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“Precipitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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