precipitousness

noun

Definition of precipitousnessnext
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. — Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
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  1. hustle
  2. precipitation
  3. rush
Noun
  • Fellow New Yorkers know how magical the city can be in the summertime, and what better way to evoke the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple than with the iconic taxi cab yellow.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Living your best SouthPark life Ultimately, leaning into SouthPark can be an evolution, one that trades off a bit of the city's hustle and bustle for a quieter presentation of urban life.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
Definition of hustle
Noun
  • Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach can expect similar weather patterns on July 4 in terms of precipitation, with highs of 90 degrees also forecast for both cities.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • As of now, the chances of precipitation are extremely low.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Definition of precipitation
Noun
  • Under owner Arte Moreno, the Angels have resisted rebuilding, preferring to add lower-tier free agents and rush college players to the major leagues in an effort to field a competitive roster.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • In this rush to build products and partnerships, there’s someone missing from the conversation–the people who will make this program actually work.
    — Natalie Gordon, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Definition of rush

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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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