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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Noun
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In many ways, it could be seen as the pinnacle of the silent travel trend, since sleeping in a cave can help guests escape the hustle and bustle of ordinary life—whether that’s busyness and stress from work, school, or other people.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025 -
Even if a suite isn’t in your budget, a balcony stateroom still offers a comfortable escape from the hustle and bustle of the ship, especially for scenic itineraries.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The high desert will receive 0.50 to 0.80 inches of precipitation and the low desert will up to 0.60 inches.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Rainfall is expected to begin this weekend in California, with the heaviest precipitation likely occurring on Sunday.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Publishers expect readers to be sated by the rush of book buying associated with the holidays.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are not in a rush to head down the aisle.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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