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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Some organizations mistake busyness for productivity, valuing optics versus outcomes.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Scorpio's biggest struggle in 2026 Release the need to control outcomes — especially in love and family.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 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
Noun
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Even if the industry’s analysis is exaggerated, the real-world consequences would be a disaster.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Speaking publicly in moments like this can introduce legal risk, political backlash, and unintended consequences for employees.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But as Debbie Yuengling pours a cold glass of her family's lager from the tap, Wisconsin beer drinkers have plenty to celebrate.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Player of the Week Junior forward Ryan Dinnon pours in 31 points for Andrew in a 66-54 win over Lincoln-Way West and scores 27 points in a 71-56 victory over Bradley-Bourbonnais.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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According to the robotic firm, these results, taken together, show how Helix 02 combines full-body control, touch, and in-hand vision to achieve continuous, adaptive autonomy across complex, real-world tasks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yields also fell on other tenors after the sale results showed an increase in the bid-to-cover ratio - a key gauge of demand.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The rapid rise of AI technology has had negative effects on the climate and humanity, albeit indirectly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Eventually, of course, ICE will go elsewhere, but as after a rape, the effects of their occupation will not end with ICE’s departure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On average, about 35% of large consumer products companies’ portfolios are in categories with more than 7% growth, Horsley said.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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What Gold Star Distribution products were affected?—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Precipitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitates. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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