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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as in to depend

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Noun

On 28 April 2025, a series of power oscillations, voltage gaps, and reactive power control failures set off a cascade of disconnections across the Iberian Peninsula. — IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2026 Deloitte pins the unimagined cascade effect at an additional $541 billion and did not add it to the final estimate to avoid overstating the size of the lunar economy. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

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 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 said. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cascade

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Noun

To experience the highway at its best, visit in spring, when snowmelt sends waterfalls like Multnomah Falls rushing and wildflowers blanket the Gorge.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026
The bombastically—but fittingly—named Devil’s Throat is the standout waterfall here.

— Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of waterfall

Verb

Clancy, who was accused of murdering her three children in January 2023, has been in the national spotlight the last few weeks as her trial was live-streamed.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
For the United States audience, Paramount+ will stream 183 matches and CBS Sports Network will air one match per week, with select matches also airing on CBS Sports’ Golazo Network.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of stream

Verb

The gap in temperature can feel even more pronounced depending on whether the playing surface is grass or artificial turf.

— Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Free markets depend on buyers and sellers being able to find one another and competitors having a fair opportunity to compete.

— Tomas J. Philipson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of depend

Verb

Hawaii residents and visitors should continue monitoring forecasts and any watches or warnings that may be issued as Lowell approaches the islands, the hurricane center said.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
School president Wade Rousse issued a measured statement Friday morning and voted to clarify and enforce the SEC rule against signing former pro players.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of issue

Verb

Then there’s the overhanging trauma of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, since most local Christians in Israel and the occupied West Bank are Palestinian.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
According to the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office, picking fruit off an overhanging branch can result in a $200 civil citation or even criminal charges.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of overhang

Verb

And by the looks of the first photos (below), Emily seems to be jetting off to meet her on-again, off-again chef boyfriend Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), picking up where season five left off.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
And the entire team took the field on fumes after jetting across the country and landing early Monday morning following a three-game drubbing in Boston over the weekend.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of jet

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The share of mid-cap companies in that has increased to 20% from 14% while that of 100 large-cap companies has fallen from 78% to 72%, the report showed.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
The company says its reactor’s electrical output falls within the range of a high-performance vehicle drivetrain.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of fall

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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