Synonyms of precipitation

precipitation

noun

pri-ˌsi-pə-ˈtā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hustle
• precipitousness
• haste
• rush
• scramble
• hastiness
• speed
• hurry
• velocity
• bustle
• dash
• stir
• expedition
• rapidity
• flutter
• stampede
• scuttle
• flurry
• impulsivity
• impulsiveness
• quickness
• swiftness
• impetuosity
• promptness
• celerity
• beeline
• scurry
• dispatch
• rashness
• promptitude
• impetuousness
• hotheadedness
• expeditiousness
• rapidness
• whirl
• fleetness
• fastness
• speediness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deliberation
• slowness
• deliberateness
• procrastination
• lateness
• lethargy
• inertia
• inaction
• dilatoriness
• sluggishness
• torpor
• languor
• pokiness
• inactivity
• dormancy
• leisureliness
• inertness
• quiescence

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of precipitation

Davila explained that the past couple of months have seen minimal precipitation, not only in the Phoenix area but also in the Arizona High Country, including Payson, where one of the two active wildfires is burning. —Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024

But what’s less normal is the lack of precipitation gripping Southern California right now, even though the region isn’t technically in a drought yet. —Kylie Mohr, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024

By the time the precipitation tapered off in the late morning, some 2 inches of snow had fallen in many parts of the city, including Central Park, according to the National Weather Service. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024

The forecast predicts a 33-40% chance of above average temperatures for much of the state and a 33-40% chance of above average precipitation for some areas of the region. —Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024