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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cataract
Noun
  • At Sandstone Falls, the largest waterfall on the New River, about half an hour from the Gorge, wide sheets of water spill over ledges and boulders on tiny forested islands.
    West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
  • The real showstopper, though, is the estate’s terraced waterfall, which comes with its own light show, courtesy of more than 100 LED lights, 17 falls, 10 jumping jets, eight fire braziers, a fog machine, and a holographic water screen.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Flooding was reported in several states, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, and flood watches were issued Wednesday in all of them.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Similarly, floods might be due to a broken pipe, but are more often caused by storms, heavy rain, and spring meltwater.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • This may trigger an inflammatory cascade in the brain that leads to the synapse loss and memory decline characteristic of Alzheimer’s.
    Paul McClure May 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2025
  • Visit after a hard rain for the most dramatic cascades.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • The company has been grappling with a historic cyberattack, higher-than-expected medical costs and a torrent of public blowback after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 16 May 2025
  • The Big Picture Want to catch up on the recent torrent of news?
    Rebecca Dzombak, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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“Cataract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataract. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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