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
Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The federal government is expected at midnight to run out of money, precipitating a shutdown, unless lawmakers come together on Tuesday to resolve their differences.
—ABC News, 30 Sep. 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
The Haleiwa Hotel could not compete with the burgeoning tourism district of Waikiki, precipitating its demise.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In 2006, residents elected the Islamist militant and political group Hamas in legislative elections, precipitating clashes with the more secular Palestinian faction of Fatah.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Advertisement In the 1960s the nation emerged from post-World War II rationing, precipitating a new surge of cultural output in music, film, and fashion.
—Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The federal government is expected at midnight to run out of money, precipitating a shutdown, unless lawmakers come together on Tuesday to resolve their differences.
—ABC News, 30 Sep. 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
The Haleiwa Hotel could not compete with the burgeoning tourism district of Waikiki, precipitating its demise.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In 2006, residents elected the Islamist militant and political group Hamas in legislative elections, precipitating clashes with the more secular Palestinian faction of Fatah.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitating
Adjective
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On a gray and rainy Sunday morning in October, the Russell Farms in Noblesville was resplendent in color with a wide variety of gourds and pumpkins in just about every shade of orange, yellow, green, white, blue.—
Kelly Wilkinson,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Kom legend of the exploding lake during the rainy season comes to mind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There are up to 20,000 rabid people raining down their emotions from all angles, a dozen sticks clattering, two dozen skates carving, all those burly bodies bumping into each other and banging into the boards, plus an endless stream of screaming and grunting and cursing.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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On Flights 7 and 8, the upper stage exploded less than 10 minutes after liftoff, sending debris raining down on parts of the Caribbean.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Over time, all that bouncing around with wet clothing causes dryer balls to become matted, felted, and stiff.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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The length will also keep most of your outfit dry, ideally for particularly wet days.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Black Drip Coffee This type of coffee is brewed by slowly pouring hot water over ground coffee beans in a filter, which is set over top of a glass pot or carafe.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Halcomb said the major flooding Louisville saw in February and April played a role in delays as well, because crews had to wait for the ground to dry before concrete pouring could resume.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The college football season has now reached its midway point, and while numerous punishments have already been handed down to programs this year—most stemming from field-storming incidents—Tuesday brought a notable enforcement under a different policy.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Jenna Reneau, who was listed as the third official from the Lynx game Reeve was ejected from after storming onto the court following a late no-call that left Napheesa Collier injured, was one of three new hires the NBA announced Wednesday.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is not a rewriting of history as much as a DDoS-ing of it—flooding the zone with so much synthetic crap that engaging with reality and humanity becomes just one of many content experiences to choose from.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, as a result of the merger, JAB Holdings — the owner of Keurig — became the majority owner of the combined company, reducing Dr Pepper shareholders to a minority stake of just 13%, and flooding KDP’s board with JAB affiliates.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Precipitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitating. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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