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 answer can be found at open dumping sites across Tangerang, including in the areas surrounding the actual landfill, which have precipitated the growth of noxious trash mountains within a hundred metres of people's homes.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

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

It also precipitated devastating civil wars in Syria, Yemen, and Libya, which triggered large-scale migration from the region to Europe.

From Barron's ● Apr. 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

Others were thought to be precipitated by episodes of blood loss.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee