precipitate
verb (used with object)
to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly.
has precipitated
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present perfectof precipitate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The largely privately financed tourist train has precipitated 185 fatalities since its inauguration in 2018.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
It has precipitated the publication of witness statements describing at length serious concerns held by the UK government about China's activities and intentions.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
“Here once again he has precipitated something he claims to want to prevent.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
It is not just the Taliban’s military prowess that has precipitated the collapse of the government forces.
From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2021
My mere avoidance of him has precipitated the worst issue—a declaration.
From A Changed Man; and other tales by Thomas Hardy
