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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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Noun
In a statement, the IAEA outlined the plans Iran informed it of, which include feeding uranium into some 45 cascades of its advanced IR-2M, IR-4 and IR-6 centrifuges. Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024 In the winter of 1885-86, a local lawyer and newspaper owner named Charles McGlashan was inspired by the cascade of purges across the West Coast. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
Just since September, nearly a third of the U.S. was in a state of drought, Hurricane Helene caused hundreds of deaths in the South, and Hurricane Milton followed closely, causing cascading social and economic disruption. Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 Unify The Team Around Shared Objectives A company can reinforce and strengthen its team's understanding of and commitment to company values by cascading goals from the board down to entry-level staff. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cascade 
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Noun
  • Abound with three private beaches, a waterfall, spa complex, two tennis courts, infinity pool and hot tub, fitness center and a world class Par 72 PGA championship golf course.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • To walk here is to walk in awe, with iconic waterfalls tumbling thousands of feet to their rocky demise and serene meadows juxtaposed by the mighty El Capitan and Half Dome formations.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The strategy involved heavily investing in streaming technology and content licensing, while the associated risks included potential loss of DVD subscribers to the competition (e.g., Blockbuster), uncertain technology infrastructure reliability and significant capital investment.
    Adam Ennamli, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Here’s how to stream 2024-25 World Cup ski races across Outside TV and beyond.
    Peggy Shinn, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Plausible deniability at its worst or best, depending on your perspective.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Each person's hydration needs vary depending on various factors.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Their value is also reliant on the financial health of the insurance company that issues them rather than the overall strength of the market.
    Aaron Cirksena, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Potential complications Fannie and Freddie don’t directly issue mortgages to borrowers.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Using the overhanging foil as handles, lift the bar to a cutting board.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
  • However, the trek has features such as natural waterslides, overhanging rocks, boulder fields, cascades, and pools for swimming.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 24 July 2024
Verb
  • According to the source, Taylor and her family — including dad Scott and mom Andrea — hosted the Kelces in Nashville, before Travis jetted off to prepare for the Chiefs' winning game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday, Nov. 29.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Ahead of jetting into Cannes – with iconic Poirot actor David Suchet joining the party – Managing Director Jonathan Ford and Sphere Media CEO Bruno Dubé spoke to Deadline.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • After getting shut out by the Wild on Wednesday, the Sabres needed two goals late in the third period to force overtime against the Canucks before falling 4-3.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
  • When is Black Friday in 2024? Black Friday falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving each year, or Nov. 29 this year.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The laughs hit hard and the blood spurts wildly in this tale of the Smith family, led by patriarch Frost, who goes on holiday on a remote island with some dark and deadly secrets.
    William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Stock up Tyler Toffoli, Jake Walman, Alexander Wennberg, Timothy Liljegren Toffoli has given San Jose immediate payoff for its $24 million investment with a hot start and another current goal spurt to lead the club with nine.
    Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024

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“Cascade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascade. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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