precipitating 1 of 2

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

2 of 2

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitating
Adjective
  • His Burberry trenchcoat proved its versatility in London’s rainy weather.
    Kristen Tauer, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The outbreak was detected last year during the rainy season between July and October.
    SAMY MAGDY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Other features include the L-Track mounting points for hanging wet gear in the shower.
    Everett Potter, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • There are a few different types of cleaning devices that can fall into the category of a wet/dry vac, including wet floor cleaners and steam cleaners.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Global leaders praise Carter Praise for Carter's life and legacy was pouring in from around the world Monday.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But to avoid burning a hole in the bag, let the grease cool first by pouring it into an old soup can or similar container and placing it in the fridge to solidify.
    Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • If anxiety still comes flooding back at night, Brown recommends keeping a journal by your bed to jot down a quick note or reminder about whatever is troubling you.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Is flooding possible as thaw, rain comes next week?
    Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Precipitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitating. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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