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 predicts showers to begin tonight with an 80% chance of precipitation, with rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
Perhaps most importantly for people hoping to enjoy the three-day weekend, the chance of precipitation will remain below 20% on Saturday and Sunday, the National Weather Service predicted.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Temperatures are expected to cool to a low around 43 degrees into Thursday night with a precipitation chance of 80%, according to the National Weather Service.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
On Friday, the chance of precipitation is expected to drop from Thursday, forecasts show, and the high temperature may climb slightly to the upper 50s.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 19 May 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
Perhaps most importantly for people hoping to enjoy the three-day weekend, the chance of precipitation will remain below 20% on Saturday and Sunday, the National Weather Service predicted.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Temperatures are expected to cool to a low around 43 degrees into Thursday night with a precipitation chance of 80%, according to the National Weather Service.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
On Friday, the chance of precipitation is expected to drop from Thursday, forecasts show, and the high temperature may climb slightly to the upper 50s.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 19 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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