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 The precipitation chance is 40% on Friday night, with wind gusts of 22 mph. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026 Parts of California could see more rain than usual this fall, but precipitation forecasts vary by region. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The latest fall outlook favors above-normal precipitation across the entire state from September through November. — Joe Ruch, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Besides attracting super-high tides, the El Niño climate pattern makes above-average precipitation over Southern California more likely. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for precipitation
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  1. hustle
  2. precipitousness
Noun
  • In July, Sweetin opened up about her desire to leave the hustle and bustle of Hollywood nearly 40 years after landing her breakout role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC sitcom Full House.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Glenwood Springs is also just two and a half hours from the hustle and bustle of Denver.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hustle
Noun
  • 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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