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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Recent Examples of precipitating
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
Its Jupiter-crossing orbit leads to gravitational interactions, precipitating a future ejection in 2098.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Some survivors have criticized the process and called for full release of the files, which are precipitating global fallout.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Clegg was central to Meta’s decision to take a hard line against Moscow, precipitating an all-out ban on Facebook and Instagram in Russia.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
The quick pronouncement by administration officials before any meaningful investigation could be completed has raised concerns about the federal government’s determination to conduct a thorough review of the chain of events precipitating the shooting.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
The quick pronouncement by administration officials before any meaningful investigation could be completed has raised concerns about the federal government’s determination to conduct a thorough review of the chain of events precipitating the shooting.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Researchers suggest combining it with evaporation, selective adsorbents, or lithium-precipitating chemicals.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
Its Jupiter-crossing orbit leads to gravitational interactions, precipitating a future ejection in 2098.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Some survivors have criticized the process and called for full release of the files, which are precipitating global fallout.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Clegg was central to Meta’s decision to take a hard line against Moscow, precipitating an all-out ban on Facebook and Instagram in Russia.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
The quick pronouncement by administration officials before any meaningful investigation could be completed has raised concerns about the federal government’s determination to conduct a thorough review of the chain of events precipitating the shooting.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
The quick pronouncement by administration officials before any meaningful investigation could be completed has raised concerns about the federal government’s determination to conduct a thorough review of the chain of events precipitating the shooting.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Researchers suggest combining it with evaporation, selective adsorbents, or lithium-precipitating chemicals.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitating
Adjective
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December to March is technically rainy season but storms typically happen once per day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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That number is 196,000 barrels a day lower than the comparable week last year, as cool and rainy weather may have dampened fuel sales, particularly in the Northeast.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
Verb
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No one was laughing at Fenway Park, however, with loud boos raining down when Acuña crossed the plate and even louder boos following after the inning eventually ended.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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But, in 2026, to be sure, it’s been raining on the field for six months straight.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The work’s whistling sounds are activated by pouring liquid into a spout and swirling it around to create changes in atmospheric pressure within.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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In March, the pair took part in a beer-pouring contest during a visit to London’s Southwark Brewery, as later shown on Instagram.—
Mathilde Engelmann,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
Verb
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For all the prior cinematic depictions of storming bunkers and camaraderie under fire, Pressure offers us the quiet heroism of rational restraint in the figure of James Stagg, who weathered his inner storms and bore the courage to be disliked.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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This revolutionary fervor culminated in both Fidel and Raúl, with roughly 140 rebel revolutionaries in tow, storming Cuba’s second-largest military installation, the Moncada Barracks, in July 1953.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The suits filed allege Good Samaritan misrepresented the risk of flooding to new or prospective residents and each seeks thousands in damages.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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