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
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
In 2007, Hamas violently seized control of Gaza, precipitating a split with the West Bank that continues to this day.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
But annual revenue fell back to $104 million by 2022, and the company was unprofitable in the post-pandemic landscape, precipitating the bankruptcy filing.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
In 2007, Hamas violently seized control of Gaza, precipitating a split with the West Bank that continues to this day.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
But annual revenue fell back to $104 million by 2022, and the company was unprofitable in the post-pandemic landscape, precipitating the bankruptcy filing.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitating
Adjective
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Be mindful of Liberia flight cancellations and even airport closures during the region’s rainy season of May to October (and sometimes beyond).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The month of February brought Tet celebrations, rainy weather and the start of spring season sports.—
Michele Cardon,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At least nine people have been killed in Israel, where Iranian missiles have been raining down in retaliation.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Illinois, meanwhile, had no issue raining shots from long range in the first half, or speeding past USC through the lane, for that matter.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Grammy-winning musician and actor wasn't the only celeb to make a statement at Chanel; Margot Robbie showed up with a wavy, wet-look bob and bangs that was a major departure from her more romantic Wuthering Heights styles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ada got up very early, before anyone else was awake, and found her mother’s coat, stiff and wet, hanging over the edge of the bath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite Senate Republicans and establishment donors pouring tens of millions into the race for Cornyn, most polls show Paxton as the frontrunner.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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Running the washer or pouring a gallon of water into the drain pipe should resolve the problem.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Ole Miss came storming back and cut the deficit to two points two entering the fourth quarter after Denim DeShields hit a 3-pointer from the corner, just beating the buzzer.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Video of the shot shows students storming the court in celebration as Fein scored from just inside the half-court line, lifting the Clippers to a playoff win.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Large hail, damaging winds, flooding rainfall and an elevated, non-zero threat for tornadoes will be possible.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The hard truth is that clinging to the past and fearing the future cannot fix leaking roofs or flooding greens.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Precipitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitating. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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