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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This team is still rock solid on defense and brings the hustle nightly, but the late-game offense has been brutal recently.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025 -
From negotiating with union leaders to brushing shoulders with political powerhouses, the book dives deep into the relentless hustle required to take cannabis from dispensary counters to Wall Street.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The week’s snow forecast starts Wednesday, as chances for precipitation are at 40% with below-freezing temperatures all day, reaching a high near 28.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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Parts of Virginia and West Virginia hit with up to a foot of snow this week were facing a fast melt along with rain and mixed precipitation.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The rapper's music is gaining on the charts by leaps and bounds as millions of people around the country rush to stream and purchase everything from his discography.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In the rush to build new homes after World War II, suburban developments and highways and school systems powered the post-war economic revival.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Precipitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitousness. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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