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, 8 June 2026
Water from the falls cascades over a portion of the rocks to create a natural waterslide.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Wrapped around a rubbery bassline that Peter ran through a guitar amp and played straight into a laptop, the song is confident and brassy, sauntering around as Kellie Eden’s trumpet cascades from above and the band’s co-vocalists provide pop harmonies.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
If one of Dwyer’s cascades, or any other process driven purely by the electric field, was seeding the lightning bolt, the proto-bolt would move perfectly in line with the electric field from the very beginning of the process.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
The aqueous action scenes — cascades of water swirling around aerial charges — should play out nicely on the big screen during the film’s theatrical release.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 2026
Mornings stretch slowly over strong coffee and views of the turquoise Aegean and afternoons are for swimming at golden beaches, exploring stone pathways punctuated by hot pink cascades of bougainvillea, or doing nothing at all.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Not mass communication cascades or one-time training events.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
At that point, even small disturbances can trigger large cascades of change.
—Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Visit after a hard rain for the most dramatic cascades.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Water from the falls cascades over a portion of the rocks to create a natural waterslide.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Wrapped around a rubbery bassline that Peter ran through a guitar amp and played straight into a laptop, the song is confident and brassy, sauntering around as Kellie Eden’s trumpet cascades from above and the band’s co-vocalists provide pop harmonies.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
If one of Dwyer’s cascades, or any other process driven purely by the electric field, was seeding the lightning bolt, the proto-bolt would move perfectly in line with the electric field from the very beginning of the process.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
The aqueous action scenes — cascades of water swirling around aerial charges — should play out nicely on the big screen during the film’s theatrical release.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 2026
Mornings stretch slowly over strong coffee and views of the turquoise Aegean and afternoons are for swimming at golden beaches, exploring stone pathways punctuated by hot pink cascades of bougainvillea, or doing nothing at all.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Not mass communication cascades or one-time training events.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
At that point, even small disturbances can trigger large cascades of change.
—Lawrence Rosenberg, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascades
Noun
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The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Angela George, Argus Leader Palisades State Park Palisades State Park in South Dakota is known for its towering Sioux quartzite rock formations, sparkly waterfalls and family-friendly trails.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Every day, as sunlight streams into your eyes, trillions of tiny clocks in your cells reset.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
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In addition, fans will see NXT Champion Oba Femi versus Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and NXT's Sola Ruca versus Bayley in exhibition matches as the massive event streams live on Peacock.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The deeper resonance depends on each person’s particular context.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Your exact tax bill depends on your income, holding period and whether any additional taxes, such as the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT), apply.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Muscle mass and strength decrease with age, reducing mobility and increasing the risk of falls.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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While falls are not unusual in robotics development, this specific hand motion has raised questions about the current level of autonomy in Tesla’s system and whether the demonstration reflected real independent capability or operator input.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In You, Me & Tuscany, Anna (Bailey) impulsively jets off to the Italian countryside to stay in a stranger’s villa sans permission.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Like the smaller foldable, the camera module protrudes quite a lot from the back of the phone.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Dec. 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
Verb
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How to stay safe during a tornado warning The NWS issues a tornado watch when conditions are right for a tornado to form in an area, and a tornado warning when a tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar.—
Laura Bannon,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Tens of thousands of vehicles can enter the city during NFL games and concerts, and the city issues an average of 41 parking tickets per major event, according to city documents.—
Christopher Damien,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The swoony strings coat the song with a lush, old-fashioned feel.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cascades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascades. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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