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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Recent Examples of cascade

Noun

Though parents may be able to push through sleep deprivation, adults, like children, need quality sleep to maintain their mental well-being, and going without rest can lead to a similar cascade of negative effects. — Lia Miller Published, Parents, 11 Aug. 2026 Over the past two years, her family has endured a cascade of climate and economic shocks. — Kathy Baughman McLeod, Time, 4 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 said. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 Players will experience unforeseen bounces, and shots will cascade down undulations and into tricky pot bunkers. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cascade

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Noun

Riders pass waterfalls, deep gorges, alpine lakes, historic sites, and sweeping mountain views while climbing nearly 3,000 feet.

— Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Green said the wreckage on the highway created a new waterfall and caused damage to small bridges, while also cutting off power.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of waterfall

Verb

Running September 10–20, before streaming September 21–27, the event will comprise 87 feature-length and short films by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators alongside parties, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, and community events.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
However, the main attraction during dark nights in August is the Milky Way, which streams through the Summer Triangle to Scorpius and Sagittarius.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of stream

Verb

The timing of any major new construction projects in the UAE which rely on freight arriving by sea depends on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Your ideal portion depends on your overall eating pattern, blood sugar goals, medications, and individual carbohydrate needs.

— Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of depend

Verb

Even after Commerce issues its preliminary finding, the tariff rate could still change.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
All airline tickets issued in connection with the prize are not eligible for frequent flyer miles or upgrades and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or offer.

— August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 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

McDonald remembers working at Goldman Sachs in the 1980s when analysts would jet off to a company's headquarters to collect earnings reports.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Alba and Ramirez jetted off to Europe days after attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of jet

Verb

When night falls, another show begins with a dedicated corner of the estate designed for stargazing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Zinc ions enter the electrode first at higher voltages, while much smaller protons are stored later as the voltage falls.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 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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