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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Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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County officials said four members of the Baltimore County Animal Services went down the embankment and made their way through thick brush and debris to reach Trooper during a rainy and snowy day.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the bombs started raining down on Iran on February 28, many business leaders hoped the conflict would be short and the economic effects would be transient.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Less costly in blood and treasure would’ve been negotiations aimed at building on the structure of the JCPOA rather than death and destruction raining down on civilians.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kahului has already experienced its wettest month on record with nearly 20 inches of rain.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Proper mop technique to avoid water damage The goal for cleaning wood floors should be damp mopping, not wet mopping.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Authorities are searching for three people who appear to be seen in CCTV video pouring accelerant onto the vehicles before igniting them and fleeing.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Massachusetts is pouring millions of dollars into watch parties and other soccer events around the state for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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North Carolina built a 19-point lead with 15 minutes remaining before before VCU came storming back to tie it at 75 with 11 seconds left on a driving layup by Hill.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Texas assistant coach Ryan Anderson also lost it, storming the floor as North Carolina State prepared to inbound the ball.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The American Jewish community responded to the Yom Kippur War, which killed nearly three thousand Israeli soldiers, by flooding Israel with donations; doctors and students volunteered to join the war effort.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The roots hold fast to mud and soil, reducing erosion and absorbing the power of storm surge to protect inland areas from flooding.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Precipitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitating. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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