CASCADING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

cascading

verb

present participle of cascade

as in issuing

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as in depending

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Verb

Wide swaths of California will face searing temperatures over the weekend, with forecasters issuing a heat advisory for non-coastal areas and warning about the risk of adverse fire weather.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Lai was also seen donning a flak jacket, listening to briefings and issuing instructions during the drill.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of issuing

Verb

In addition to the mortgage payment, including escrow, and depending on the property details, homebuyers should also budget for utilities, maintenance, repairs and any HOA fees, as these costs can significantly affect overall home affordability.

— Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Add word or picture labels (depending on your kids’ age) to storage bins and baskets to maintain a neat and organized space.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of depending

Verb

On an 1888 rolling historic Victorian estate just off the bustling South Congress Avenue, Hotel Saint Cecilia offers a lavish collection of 20 bungalows, suites, and studios enveloped in a lush canopy of trees.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Consider that Oregon coach Dan Lanning, who Schumann replaced in Athens, is rolling with two first-year coordinators this year.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of rolling

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Tap the Cleaning Path Preferences tab to choose between Full Coverage Mode, which provides the most thorough cleaning coverage for square and rectangular pools, and Edge Guard Mode, designed for pools with protruding edges (coping).

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
At first, 17-year-old Khloe Aguiar didn’t want to climb the over 100-foot ladder protruding out of the fire truck.

— Julianna Mejia July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of protruding

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The growth was particularly propelled by an increase in streaming customers and price hikes as well as an increase in advertising revenue.

— Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Designed for small spaces like dorm rooms or bedrooms, this 24-inch Vizio TV makes streaming your favorite shows effortless.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of streaming

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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
Although some mushrooms tolerate sun, mushrooms are more likely to sprout in shady spots with lots of overhanging trees and brush.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026

Definition of overhanging

Verb

Speaking to Variety in 2024 about writing and directing the remake of the 1986 movie Witchboard, Russell spoke about what mattered to him telling the story decades after the original film, while also gushing about his love of filmmaking.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026
Waterhouse sat down for a rare interview with British Vogue and could not stop gushing about her man.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of gushing

Verb

On Monday, an 18-year-old was seriously injured after falling onto an elevated platform.

— Ubah Ali, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
One thing seems certain — any Chinese citizen with this type of account needs to be paying attention to their obligations, and the sooner the better, to avoid falling afoul of the new mandate.

— Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

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