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
New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2025
Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
The polyester precipitates from the solvent upon cooling, and can likewise be reused.
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 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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Kalshi and Polymarket are both prediction markets where people trade on yes-or-no outcomes of future events across pop culture, sports, and politics.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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This is an important step toward understanding each other, addressing long-standing gaps in care, and improving outcomes in Black communities.—
Jereè Paul,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That and the fact it never rains.—
Lauren Bans,
Vulture,
5 Jan. 2026
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This dust accumulates in the corners, lurks under the sofa, and rains down on your lampshades.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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Not even mosques were spared the consequences of the aggressive crackdown.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The point is instead to say that the political consequences of opposing voter ID, for Democrats, are stark.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Emirates offers luxury wines, Porter pours free Canadian beer and wine, and Fiji Airways serves creative cocktails featuring spirits distilled on those South Pacific islands.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The sunlight from the window pours onto her shoulders.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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But despite his characteristic command and media savvy, Jackson’s campaign never gained true momentum, scoring mixed results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
17 Feb. 2026
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The San Francisco medical examiner released a report Tuesday ruling her death accidental, the result of the toxic effects of cocaine.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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When snowpack runs low, the effects ripple months later — shrinking reservoirs, stressed supplies, and tougher water decisions as temperatures rise.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Trump's proclamation exempts a long list of products from the new levies, including beef, tomatoes, oranges, pharmaceuticals, passenger vehicles and certain critical minerals.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Precipitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitates. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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