CASCADE Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

(ˌ)kas-ˈkād

Definition of cascade

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

as in to stream

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Recent Examples of cascade

Noun

Picnic tables overlook the cascades, and a short trail allows for easy exploration. — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 The data-center backlash and the cascade explanation are not mutually exclusive. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

This distinction becomes increasingly important in environments where AI agents’ mistakes can cascade rapidly and widely. — Rick Vanover, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Smoke can trigger inflammation in different parts of the body, often attacking a person’s weakest points, which can then cascade into different effects of an immune system trying to fight a nasty irritant, doctors and scientists say. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cascade

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascade

Noun

The open-air lobby catches the island's ever-present breeze and looks out over all 12 acres of the beachfront property, where bridges cross a freshwater lagoon loaded with koi, cascading waterfalls, and tropical birds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
The one-mile round-trip route involves a substantial number of stairs, but the payoff is a stunning waterfall.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of waterfall

Verb

New episodes will also be available to stream both live and on demand with a Paramount+ Premium subscription or the following day with Paramount+ Essential.

— Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
This post contains the full soundtrack for Prime Video‘s The Love Hypothesis movie, now streaming.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of stream

Verb

The creation of that unreal enemy depended on a complex belief structure regulating church congregations, especially their least conforming and most vulnerable members.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The answer to that question likely will depend on offseason moves in the days ahead.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of depend

Verb

More than 120 National Guard members were activated, part of roughly 400 statewide after the governor issued an emergency proclamation.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
They were issued by everyone from the Japanese government, ExxonMobil, and the World Bank to American high schools, Sri Lankan banks, and the Church of England.

— Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of issue

Verb

Scrapes Without a Licking Branch Scrapes have multiple parts, more specifically the scrape on the ground and the overhanging licking branch.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Tree trimming is also important because overhanging branches can damage roofs, windows, and siding during high winds.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of overhang

Verb

The vice president has been one of the most visible surrogates on the midterm campaign trail, jetting to locations such as Kansas, Wisconsin and his native Ohio to promote Republican candidates and the administration’s achievements.

— Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
The days of American backpackers jetting across Europe for $20 per ticket on Ryanair could be ending soon—according to Ryanair.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of jet

Verb

However, Ormund is sickened by the blood spurting in his eyes, and Roddy turns the tables, using his remaining hand to stick a knife well into Ormund's backside.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

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