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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
Her beauty team completed the look with hot pink lipstick, matching nails, and a bouncy blowout that resulted in a cascade of blonde waves. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 June 2026 The Generation 1 design is deployed in a laboratory cascade at ORNL. Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Verb
Hanging baskets or pedestal planters allow its fronds to cascade with ease. Nolan Lewis, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026 When that flow stalls, the effects cascade rapidly. Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cascade
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Noun
  • There are plenty of other sites—waterfalls, glaciers, and semi-hidden hot springs—but another must-visit is Kerling, an 82-foot volcanic rock formation jutting out between a handful of hillsides.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
  • This herd meanders amid waterfalls in the dense tropical valley.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • And while ratings are up for MLS on Apple TV this season, commissioner Don Garber has conceded the league may have moved entirely to streaming too soon.
    Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026
  • As thousands of fans streamed toward the stadium last week for the tournament opener, many stopped to snap photos, pet the dog and post videos online.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Each membership gives you access to Big Think in a slightly different way, depending on the platform.
    Big Think, Big Think, 18 June 2026
  • The tie breakers depend on points, goal difference, goals scored, team conduct score and FIFA world ranking, according to FIFA.
    Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • While the elevator was running during the inspection, the county issued a violation for an expired inspection certificate.
    Bri Buckley, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • A smoke advisory was issued for a broad swath of East Los Angeles, with members of the public urged to limit outdoor exercise and those with health issues to remain indoors.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Cut down any overhanging branches, especially near windows.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • In these spaces, ticks often wait on the tips of grass blades, plant stems, and tree branches with their front legs ready to grasp onto any host that happens to brush by or walk under overhanging foliage.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • Rob Stewart was slammed by fans for jetting off to attend Scotland's FIFA World Cup match in Boston less than a day after the rocker canceled a concert in California due to health issues.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
  • Luxury wellness retreats are dominating travel wish lists right now, but the price tag on jetting off to a spa resort has become tough to justify in 2026.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Two families in Annapolis are displaced after trees fell onto homes following Friday's thunderstorm, according to city officials.
    Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 14 June 2026
  • Xcel Energy’s bills in Colorado continue to fall below the national average for electric rates, Isenberg added.
    Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks.
    Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • 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 21 Jun. 2026.

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