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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitousness
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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Northern California can expect near-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation on April 25 through May 1, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The precipitation should continue into Tuesday morning before 8 a.m.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 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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Eddie Zapata starts the rush then gets a feed from Jose Chairez for a 25-yd blast off of the crossbar.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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