cascade 1 of 2

as in waterfall
a fall of water usually from a great height the river forms a series of cascades as it drops a total of 200 feet in elevation

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verb

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Recent Examples of cascade
Noun
That cascade doesn’t just erode opportunities for artists abroad. Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025 That sort of insight can happen at any point along the cascade. Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
Then: Curtain Bangs Brigitte Bardot practically invented this style of fringe in the 1960s, which consists of thickly cut bangs that cascade down the sides of the face so flatteringly. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025 Outside, lush canyon views frame a resort-style pool, spa, cabana, fire pit, and a cascading waterfall flowing into a tranquil stream. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cascade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascade
Noun
  • Moss Rock Preserve in Hoover offers 349 acres complete with waterfalls, large rock outcroppings, and miles of trails.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Iguaçu Falls is home to one of the tallest waterfalls in the world at more than 250 feet high, and provides a towering barrier between the two nations.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The highest tier, which is $20.99 a month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • All six seasons of The Real Housewives of Miami are available to stream on Peacock.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Blindness may or may not be reversible depending on the cause.
    Heidi Cope, Health, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Yes, that may sound like a hefty recurring expense, as, depending on the materials and size of the mattress, a good one can cost you thousands of dollars.
    Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Advertisement Advertisement The recent assaults by the Trump administration on American colleges and universities were exemplified by the demands issued to Harvard University in an April 11 letter.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals turned down an effort by the DOJ to slow the process of Abrego Garcia's return, issuing a scathing reiteration to facilitate his return.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • There’s a couple overhanging trees that aren’t there anymore.
    Staff Reports, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Cleveland Heights Fire Department An overhanging tree also appears to have caught fire before the blaze could be extinguished.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • There were also a total of three rapes reported related to jet ski rentals last year.
    Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Danielle Olivia Lyth, 30, jetted off to Marbella, Spain to tie the knot with her partner Jamie Lyth, 35.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Rising bond yields Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds typically fall – and their prices rise - as investors flee stocks for the safe haven of Treasuries during economic slowdowns.
    Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, falls and the war is effectively over.
    Heather McRea, Oc Register, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Pere Ubu reunited in fits and spurts over the ensuing decades in the hands of Thomas, who remained the only original member throughout the band’s tenure, and released 14 albums, not including live records.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Blood spurts everywhere as Drummond falls down dead and the elevator opens on the testing floor.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 21 Mar. 2025

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“Cascade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascade. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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