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Recent Examples of cascade
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Instead, the city’s escalating campaign of stops and arrests triggered the cascade of cynicism and distrust that continues to bedevil New Yorkers’ connection to their government.
—Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
When bottlenecks occur, especially if there are multiple failure points, failures can cascade through the system.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Higher hypersonic flight speeds also create additional stress on the materials used in the aircraft’s structure, which can accumulate and cascade throughout the entire system.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Instead, the city’s escalating campaign of stops and arrests triggered the cascade of cynicism and distrust that continues to bedevil New Yorkers’ connection to their government.
—Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Verb
When that flow stalls, the effects cascade rapidly.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
When bottlenecks occur, especially if there are multiple failure points, failures can cascade through the system.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascade
Noun
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In the black and Carrara marble lobby, the vibe is modern and futuristic, with a cacophonous waterfall tumbling down the walls in a stream of fluorescent colors and a lone scarlet grand piano bringing a pleasing pop of color.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Wilson and Hodges tied the knot May 10 at The Ruskin Cave in Dickson, Tennessee, during a romantic ceremony held on a cobblestone ledge in front of a waterfall.—
Danielle Minnetian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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One would create a Dumbo tourism management plan that would use signage and other methods to steer visitors streaming off the Brooklyn Bridge and from the York Street F station toward alternative attractions such as Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Flea, Jane’s Carousel, and the Time Out Market.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 May 2026
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Light rain, showers and occasional lightning continue to stream across the Kansas City area from the south and southeast to the northwest, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Verb
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About 10 million people have jobs that depend on internet connectivity, according to Communications Minister Sattar Hashemi.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Of course, that also greatly depends on being fortunate in the health department.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Allen, who took time off the air after his comment, later issued an apology.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Shih said warrants were issued for the suspect, and on May 21, he was arrested on suspicion of sending harmful material to a minor and annoying or molesting a minor.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Also maintained is the overhanging flat roof supported by thin gold metallic columns.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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The serac is part of the Khumbu Icefall, a constantly shifting glacier with deep crevasses and huge pieces of overhanging ice that can be as big as a 10-story building.—
Pasang Rinzee Sherpa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The President frequently jets down to his Palm Beach property on weekends.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Craving a little sunshine but don't have time to jet off to a warmer location?—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Demuth led the field through four ballots, but after Lindell failed to advance to the fifth ballot, Qualls took the lead and the number of votes cast fell.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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In a recent interview with The Times of London, Niall Horan opened up about the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne, who died in 2024 at the age of 31 after falling three floors from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Oil prices spurted higher early this week on worries that the war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed for a long time.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Cascade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascade. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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