precipitated

[pri-sip-i-tey-tid] / prɪˈsɪp ɪˌteɪ tɪd /

VERB

hurry, speed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accelerate expedite hasten trigger

STRONG

advance cast discharge dispatch fling further hurl launch press quicken throw

WEAK

bring on let fly push forward send forth speed up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block check halt hinder stop

STRONG

catch cease hold keep receive

WEAK

slow wait

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precipitated

The transaction, while small at just 32 bitcoin, hurt investor confidence and precipitated a swift market pullback.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

Production ended on July 27, 1990 at a factory in Portugal, precipitated by tightening emission standards in Europe.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

Greenspan is now blamed for looking the other way as banks and brokerage firms bought and sold massive amounts of risky mortgage debt, which precipitated the devastating global financial crisis of 2008.

From MarketWatch ● May 10, 2026

Paul’s initial claim to fame was launching #MomTok in 2020, which precipitated the 2024 Hulu series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2026

The resurrection of Malcolm X also precipitated a new wave of unauthorized exploitation of his image.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey