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as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
in spring the melting snows usually produce a cataract that inundates the valley
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Noun
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To combine a waterfall sighting with a short hike, venture to Moore Cove Waterfall.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025 -
Consider the Tennessee waterfall loop which will take you to 10 of the Volunteer State's most stunning waterfalls and includes stops at four state parks.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Noun
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Indonesia’s Other Headache: Long before Trump wielded tariffs as a weapon to punish Indonesia, the country was fighting back a flood of cheap Chinese goods.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Noun
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If this is a place where artwork comes to life, its latest inhabitant functions as a digital portal, an immersive gateway that collapses time, fusing past and future in a cascade of visuals that feel ripped from The Matrix movies.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Gucci presented an olive green leather bag with a cascade of fabric, while Fendi showed a dreamy blue carryall featuring fringe on the sides.—
Kelsey Stewart,
refinery29.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Low-water crossings and small creeks became raging torrents, sweeping away roads, cabins, and vehicles.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Recent flash flooding in Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina is highlighting the extreme dangers that these raging torrents of water can bring to communities in a matter of minutes.—
July 9,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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“Cataract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataract. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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