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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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
Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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The Global Vaccine Data Network project was designed to study both, as well as other outcomes, Black said.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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But an orientation toward the future can boost your networking outcomes by 12%.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sulfuric acid rains down through the sickly yellow sky but never reaches the lava-licked ground.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now, in preparation for a ground invasion, Israel rains yet more American bombs on Gaza City—another round of mindless, brutal violence against a population that has endured it every day for almost two years.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whether that fluctuating dynamic between coach and players should have any lasting consequences is a matter for United’s board and owners which, as Amorim referenced in his pre-match press conference, includes the Glazers as well as Ratcliffe.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Doing so could lead to serious consequences, including years in prison, according to Steve Levin, a University of Maryland Carey School of Law professor.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wallen then stumbles to his feet in the middle of the road, as rain pours down, with close-up images showing Wallen in tattered clothes and covered in scrapes and cuts.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Blass pours some coffee, lights a cigar, and selects his first pitch.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Researchers, meanwhile, have studied the feasibility of retrofitting certain mid-range jets (like the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320, ATR 72, and Embraer 190) with windowless designs and have reported some promising results.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The effects of the RBI's outsized rate cut of 50 basis points in June have yet to filter through the economy, explained Malhotra, adding that the decision to hold rates steady was unanimous.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Concerns or reports of adverse effects can be directed to the FDA's Human Foods Program at 1-888-SAFEFOOD (1-888-723-3366).—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many products claim to fade wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots, but claims don’t always equal results.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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The latest sensor developed by Honeywell helps businesses with high purity standards maintain the integrity of their manufacturing processes and reliably create high-quality end products.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Precipitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitates. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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