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Definition of cascadenext
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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Recent Examples of cascade
Noun
The political resonance and cascade of these conversations and remarks will continue well after the Berlinale concludes this weekend. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2026 But the cascade of tests that may follow a semen analysis that showed low sperm count or other issues has to be considered from an economic point of view, too, said Emmanuel Drabo, a health economist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
In addition, flight delays are beginning to cascade across the country as government workers go without paychecks. Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025 Daoudi emphasized that even minor routing errors can cascade into major outages, costing industries tens of millions in downtime. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cascade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascade
Noun
  • While Starved Rock State Park is open all year-round, its waterfalls are seasonal.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Many of Iceland’s pools are immersed in nature, combining water therapy with dramatic landscapes of jagged mountains, waterfalls, rivers, and lava fields.
    Lauren Breedlove, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Those wanting to stream the show live can do so with a Peacock premium subscription, or stream new episodes the next day with a basic Peacock subscription.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
  • His body will return to the group's headquarters on Saturday, for a celebration that will be private, but streamed online.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • There are several methods to consider, depending on factors like your plan for the space after removal and your budget.
    Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Pakistan's army chief said lasting peace depends on Kabul cutting ties with militants targeting his country.
    SUZAN FRASER AND MUNIR AHMED THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Broadcom reported earnings and revenue beat, and issued a strong forecast for the current period, as the chipmaker rides the artificial intelligence boom.
    Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Bart Jansen Responding to criticism about Americans stranded in the Middle East, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the government issued numerous warnings about traveling in the region since January.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Choose a location for your fire pit that’s flat, clear from overhanging tree branches, and at least 10 feet from your home and any other structures.
    Daniel Modlin, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The restaurant is named after the English word for bangla or a single-story home, coined during India’s colonial past to indicate a particular style of house that included spacious verandahs, overhanging roofs, and large gardens.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Goop founder jetted off to Vail, Colorado, for an après-ski trip with Meiomi.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
  • After Friday night’s game in Utah, Hughes will be jetting to New York City to appear as a guest on Saturday Night Live.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Additionally, the Hudson Farmers' Market draws local growers and makers with fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses, and flowers on Saturdays from spring to fall.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The Hurricanes came oh-so-close before falling short, 92-89.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Blood spurts against the window.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
  • These stand out amid the otherwise adequate effects, which simply get the spurting, spewing job done.
    Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026

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“Cascade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascade. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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