as in waterfalls
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 cascades
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Written by the Dusters and Larry Keel, the song’s vulnerable lyrics are boosted in particular by banjoist Chris Pandolfi and dobro player Andy Hall, who serve up blistering cascades of banjo and dobro, alongside bandmates Travis Book (double bass), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle) and Andy Falco (guitar).
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
The summit brings heart-stopping views of glacial valleys, sky-high waterfalls plunging through the rocky cliffs, and cascades of water far below.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
At that spot, the Tijuana River flows through pipes running beneath the road, then dumps out in cascades that cause the toxic chemicals in the sewage to aerosolize.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
But whereas Ragebound serves up a full breakneck sprint through cascades of action, Art of Vengeance takes more time amping up its challenges in complex fight scenes broken up by extended puzzle and exploration zones.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
After a moderate hike through the jungle, adventurers reach a series of limestone cascades and pools.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 6 Aug. 2025
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The resulting sandstone cliffs, canyon rims, wooded highlands, tumbling cascades, and swimming holes are a nature enthusiast’s playground.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Written by the Dusters and Larry Keel, the song’s vulnerable lyrics are boosted in particular by banjoist Chris Pandolfi and dobro player Andy Hall, who serve up blistering cascades of banjo and dobro, alongside bandmates Travis Book (double bass), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle) and Andy Falco (guitar).
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
The summit brings heart-stopping views of glacial valleys, sky-high waterfalls plunging through the rocky cliffs, and cascades of water far below.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
At that spot, the Tijuana River flows through pipes running beneath the road, then dumps out in cascades that cause the toxic chemicals in the sewage to aerosolize.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
But whereas Ragebound serves up a full breakneck sprint through cascades of action, Art of Vengeance takes more time amping up its challenges in complex fight scenes broken up by extended puzzle and exploration zones.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
After a moderate hike through the jungle, adventurers reach a series of limestone cascades and pools.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascades
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The Jungfrau Region is situated in southwest Switzerland, in the Bernese Highlands, which is known for its glacial lakes, waterfalls, and stunning valleys.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ciudad Valles The Mexican state of San Luis Potosí is famous for its seemingly unreal, cerulean blue waterfalls.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
8 Oct. 2025
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The ceremony streams online on October 16 for our community to experience these powerful moments.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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Erica is the third Läckberg adaptation for MHz Choice, which also streams Swedish crime drama Camilla Läckberg’s Fjallbacka Murders and the earlier Camilla Läckberg from 2007-2010.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Whether those come or not, Dallas’ success likely depends on Prescott, Lamb, Pickens and the rest of the offense.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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By comparing two types of borosilicate glass, one containing magnesium and one without, the team discovered that the diffusion of boron atoms depends strongly on the glass composition and the time it has been exposed to water.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Season 2 will focus on three more scenic escapes as Ross jets off to new destinations.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, compared to his older stepbrothers, his net worth falls a little bit short.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
12 Oct. 2025
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Defeat away against Italy on Tuesday would confirm this to be another qualification campaign that falls short.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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When an incident arises, such as Burbank Airport recently reporting that no controllers were available, the command center issues an alert stating that any aircraft inbound to Burbank must divert to an alternate airport, and any aircraft that has not yet taken off will be held on the ground.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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When an incident arises, such as Burbank Airport recently reporting that no controllers were available, the command center issues an alert stating that any aircraft inbound to Burbank must divert to an alternate airport, and any aircraft that has not yet taken off will be held on the ground.—
Brian Strzempkowski,
The Conversation,
11 Oct. 2025
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Then a leak above the family’s apartment opens a giant hole in the ceiling, and water gushes through.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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The songwriter frequently gushes about being a grandmother on social media and in interviews.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Cascades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascades. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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