precipitation

noun

pri-ˌsi-pə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce precipitation (audio)
Definition of precipitationnext
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 Oyamel firs thrive in cool, moist, mountainous environments, usually between 1,200 and 4,100 meters (3,940–13,450 feet) above sea level, where fog and precipitation are common. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 The Climate Prediction Center expects above-average precipitation across California around this time in its latest outlook. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Regardless, areas that haven’t received much steady precipitation could still remain vulnerable, cautioned David Acuña, a battalion chief with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in Sacramento. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Do so when winter precipitation is below normal, as completely withholding water could contribute to winter kill, especially when the turf is newly planted. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for precipitation
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  1. hustle
  2. precipitousness
Noun
  • Splitting time between the hustle and bustle of NYC and the glee club back at William McKinley just didn’t quite work.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is divided over whether the AI industry is a destructive capitalist force that could kill everyone, or merely an overhyped capitalist hustle.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of hustle
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  • Trump’s remarks, in my view, make for essential viewing, thirty-seven seconds that showcase the precipitousness of our fall as a superpower.
    — Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of precipitousness

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“Precipitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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