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 precipitousness
Trump’s remarks, in my view, make for essential viewing, thirty-seven seconds that showcase the precipitousness of our fall as a superpower.
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Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitousness
Noun
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Worth the hustle if that’s your vibe.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Guests looking to escape the hustle of life are surrounded by 60 acres of redwood forests, with ocean views, caves, waterfalls, and hiking trails among it all.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The National Weather Service’s forecast for Miami Gardens predicts a 90% chance of rain, possibly 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of precipitation and chances of a thunderstorm increasing as the day continues.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Dry seasons when nary a drop of precipitation fell on our yard for weeks on end?—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Noun
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High oil prices should trigger a rush to renewable energy, but the industry is being hampered by the Iran war too, with Gulf supplies of critical inputs on hold or much reduced.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
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Minnesota’s power play again failed to convert early in the middle frame, and instead of a tie game, the Wild found themselves down by a pair when Avs defenseman Nick Blankenburg ended a high-speed rush to the net with his first career playoff goal.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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