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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Despite its central location in the West End of London, the hotel offers a welcome escape in Fitzrovia from the hustle and bustle of nearby Oxford Street, and the opening of its new Damu Spa means that guests and visitors can add wellness to the experience.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025 -
Take a moment to relax before all of the hustle and bustle.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There is a 60% chance of precipitation to start the workweek Monday with cooler temperatures and a high of 58 and a low of 37.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2025
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Winter precipitation — which includes rain and hail — was 8.85 inches from December through Feb. 28, compared to the normal of 10.49 inches.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The medical staff rush for his help and then evacuate him.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As the story goes, eyewitnesses claimed to have seen an officer shoot one or two men during a rush for a lifeboat, and then shoot himself.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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