PRECIPITATES Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

precipitates 1 of 2

noun

plural of precipitate

as in outcomes

a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause the exodus from the cities was an unexpected precipitate of the automobile, which effectively shrank distances

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precipitates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of precipitate

as in rains

to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds the air mass was dry, as much of the moisture had precipitated out on the other side of the mountains

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Recent Examples of precipitates

Noun

Acid can be used to leach elements like calcium out, then a chemical or energetic process precipitates that calcium as calcium hydroxide. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026 The polyester precipitates from the solvent upon cooling, and can likewise be reused. — New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2025

Verb

Again, an ammonium fluoride solution is one of the starting materials; the silicon dioxide simply precipitates out of this solution. — ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026 The hydrogen sulfide reacts with the iron content of the egg yolk, which precipitates into iron sulfide, a green-colored mineral. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 The introduction of Allen Klein [the notorious business manager whom Lennon advocated to take over the Beatles' affairs] precipitates the band’s crumbling. — Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 26 Feb. 2026 But what precipitates an AI winter is some definitive evidence this hype cannot be met. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitates

Noun

The Post-Ipsos survey contrasted Democrats' current polling outcomes with 2018.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Democracies do not function well when large numbers of citizens believe outcomes are predetermined, rules are selectively applied, or political insiders decide which questions reach the ballot.

— Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

Definition of outcomes

Verb

As God rains down sulfur and fire to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s wife glances back and turns into a pillar of salt.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
This dust accumulates in the corners, lurks under the sofa, and rains down on your lampshades.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Definition of rains

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Both Skaug and House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, said in the release that Boise wasn’t following that law and both hinted at possible consequences.

— Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 13, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
Stricter regulations The proposal also sets clearer expectations for how data center developers should engage with the Independence community, along with stricter guidelines around consequences for breaking city ordinances.

— Ilana Arougheti July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Definition of consequences

Verb

And, Anthropic’s CEO pours $1 million into a PAC pushing AI regulation.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Down the rock at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, the dining room pours rosé from Bandol and from Bellet, a Niçoise appellation so small that barely anyone outside the region can name it.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of pours

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Both companies are betting that medicines modeled on human GLP-1 drugs can help regulate appetite in pets, and top-line results of their clinical trials are expected to be released later this year.

— Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
Benchmark selection rationale, red-team findings and bias audit results, including inconclusive ones, must be documented rather than summarized.

— Akash Pugalia, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of results

Noun

Given Nolan’s famous aversion to AI, there was a relief in knowing this incredible display of creativity came primarily from practical effects and shooting on location.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Smoke far beyond the flames For those with respiratory issues, the effects are much more grueling.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of effects

Noun

However, without strong spending activity at home, a heavy reliance on exports makes China particularly vulnerable to a reversal in AI sentiment, which would hit sales of high-tech products.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
TourProdEnter also wired $100,000 in January 2023 to a hair products company of a stylist who owns an upscale salon at the Hilton Bentley in South Beach.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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