precipitate
verb (used with object)
to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly.
have precipitated
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present perfectof precipitate.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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Such developments, coupled with growing public outrage, seem to have precipitated a change of tone from the Australian government.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2025
Omaha Police Capt. Jeremy Christensen told the Omaha World-Herald that a car alarm may have precipitated the deadly incident.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 26, 2023
“They elected to choose one who has threats against his life that don’t concern this case, and who is undercover. They have precipitated this problem.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
However, at other points in the war, evacuations from Russian-occupied areas have precipitated an eventual pullback of Russian forces in the face of Ukrainian advances.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2023
Fire or an earthquake could not have precipitated greater confusion and consternation than ensued at the name of Johnse Hatfield.
From The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky by Everett MacDonald
