precipitates 1 of 2

plural of precipitate

precipitates

2 of 2

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
  • Couples have prenups for many reasons, but much of it comes down to discussing financial goals, avoiding additional legal work in a divorce, maintaining control over financial outcomes and avoiding a state's default divorce laws.
    Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The most likely outcomes in my mind are Makhachev controlling Garry for the majority of the fight and winning a clear decision, or perhaps submitting him.
    Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
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
Noun
  • Chanana said any breakdown in the relationship could herald broader portfolio consequences.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For Abrams, a free agent after the 2028 season, the position change comes with financial consequences.
    Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Oversight, in other words, is thin, even as the money pours in.
    Arlene Marcus, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Rain pours down as a shootout erupts, with Riley setting the scene in voice-over.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Panettiere’s official cause and manner of death have not been determined, as additional testing results are pending.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Preliminary autopsy results found no signs of trauma that contributed to her death, Fox News Digital confirmed.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Social media put the storm’s effects on display, with videos of floodwaters leaving cars stranded on highways, stormwater runoff erupting onto city streets and waterfalls cascading onto the subway tracks at Penn Station.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Some shipping companies are already feeling the trickle-down effects.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • At Sessions in April, Stripe announced 288 products and features, including streaming payments that pair Metronome's metering with stablecoin micropayments on Tempo.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Prime Air is currently testing a new drone delivery mechanism that could enable it to carry a wider assortment of products, like fragile cartons of eggs or other perishables, Carbon said.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Precipitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitates. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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