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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Dogs entering shelters can sometimes struggle to adjust to their new surroundings and the intimidating hustle and bustle of their temporary new home.—
Jack Beresford,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025 -
His hustle plays, along with McDaniels’ defensive scrappiness and general physicality on both ends of the floor are quickly becoming hallmarks of this Wolves team.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2025
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Factors such as dormant grass, wind velocity and direction, and precipitation are evaluated when determining when the burns will be conducted, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The rain, with possible thunderstorms, will likely carry into Monday, March 17, for St. Patrick’s Day, with an 80% chance of precipitation and a high near 53 degrees.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Twenty-six seconds later, the Kraken capitalized on a Connor Bedard turnover and scored off the rush to go ahead 3-2.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Love Island alumni are in no rush to tie the knot, Serena previously revealed.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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