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
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
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
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
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But as Rudyka soon found out, the court proceedings were conducted separately for each child – with sometimes very different outcomes.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Early diagnosis often leads to simpler, less expensive treatment and better health outcomes for the pet.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Rain like it almost never rains in the desert around Las Vegas.—
Eric Boodman,
STAT,
23 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps so they can be put in the dark while the president rains havoc on their content.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Trusty said that the bond conditions have already had consequences for Rozier with the NBA.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Eaton testified that the men were involved in rival gangs — G-Mobb in south Sacramento, Garden Blocc Crips in North Sacramento and others that have battled over the decades — and crossed paths with deadly consequences at 10th and K streets.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The pair work together to support each other’s businesses, with Brown and his business partner whipping up burgers in the lounge’s small back kitchen while Dees Brooks pours wine and welcomes customers hospitably.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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After spilling her drink, Wilson finally ditches the idea of warming it up, grabs a carton of milk and a bottle of Hershey’s syrup from the refrigerator and pours both into her mouth.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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If the results hold, Whitcomb said Village Farms and its roughly two dozen investors backing the development would not return it to voters.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Collins easily beat former football coach Derek Dooley, according to unofficial election results.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Organizers say the free show will have more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects along the Detroit River.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
16 June 2026
Noun
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These products are typically taken by mouth or applied to the skin.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Awarded annually by the German Ministry for the Environment (BMUV) and the German Environment Agency (UBA), the award recognizes products, services, and concepts that excel in design, environmental quality and innovation.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Precipitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitates. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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