PRECIPITATING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

precipitating 1 of 2

adjective

as in rainy

marked by or abounding with rain thick, precipitating clouds that just stayed in our region for days

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precipitating

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verb

present participle of precipitate

as in raining

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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The announcement ruffled feathers, precipitating a unique form of drama. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 The need for upgrades to campus infrastructure and the slow process of obtaining tax credits left the building program years behind schedule, precipitating a 2022 lawsuit. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Now both Stellantis and the union have confirmed to the Detroit Free Press that the automaker and Canadian company Roshel have signed an agreement precipitating a sale. — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 When Tupac Shakur died in 1996, investigators at the time pointed to an East Coast-West Coast record label rivalry as precipitating his violent end. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026 The second episode… [is about] the fall of the group, precipitating [John Pearson’s] leaving, the downfall. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 June 2026 Fear of a repeat invasion also led Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev to send nuclear missiles to Cuba, precipitating the Cuban missile crisis of October 1962 that nearly led to nuclear war. — Kevin A. Young, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 And then a track number is posted, precipitating a mad dash that runs somewhere between the running of the bulls in Pamplona and entering Wal-Mart on Black Friday in 1999. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Iranian strikes have targeted the energy infrastructure of its neighbors and instituted a blockade on the vital Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of the world's oil and gas was shipped before the war, precipitating the worst energy shock in decades. — Katrina Bishop, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026

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There are waterproof Sorel boots for rainy-day exploring, classic Adidas sneakers for casual outfits, and plenty of polished options, from slingback flats and ballet flats to easy slip-on loafers.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026
Clippers fans also deserve more than having their parking picked up until an hour before game time, on one rainy workday, on late notice.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of rainy

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Jarod Blades, field manager for the BLM’s Four Rivers Field Office, said Medusahead — a type of cheatgrass — helped propel the fire after a dry winter and wet spring fueled invasive weed growth.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
The second stage is at PLD’s Teruel test facility for its qualification campaign, including wet dress rehearsal and a static hot-fire test.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wet

Verb

Lebanese tape culture was a one-way mirror, reflecting the cultural imports pouring in while nothing produced at home was allowed to leave.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Fresh data seen by CNBC shows sovereign wealth funds are pouring billions back into China, with investment surging 190% from 2025.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of pouring

Verb

Protests last week devolved into mayhem, with people setting fires, storming public buildings, smashing shop windows, looting and clashing with police.

— ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Only rarely do the dignified characters allow their emotions to come storming out.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of storming

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As high tide peaked Monday morning, water surged from Newport Harbor onto the streets of the Balboa Peninsula flooding some businesses in the Balboa Fun Zone.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
That means Treasury will need to keep borrowing — a lot, flooding the market with bonds.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of flooding

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