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as in waterfalls
a fall of water usually from a great height
the roaring cataract is one of the park's most majestic sights
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as in floods
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
in spring the melting snows usually produce a cataract that inundates the valley
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Recent Examples of cataracts
Some frogs have developed darker skin, and birds in higher-radiation areas are more likely to develop cataracts.
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Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The babies’ eyes had cataracts, a sign of vision loss.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
Patients can access services ranging from comprehensive eye exams and glasses or contact lens prescriptions to evaluation and treatment of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration.
—Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The Institute is affiliated with the University of Oklahoma and provides comprehensive ophthalmology services, including treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, corneal conditions, pediatric eye disorders and more.
—Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
After having their cataracts surgically removed, the children can see the world but don’t recognize faces well.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Cosmic radiation may increase the risk of a range of ill-effects including cancer, cataracts, and neurodegenerative disease.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
The lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids found in kiwis help decrease oxidation in the eye, which can lead to cataracts.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
One woman, who was around 60 years old, had been rendered blind by her cataracts.
—Pasquale Hinrichs, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The babies’ eyes had cataracts, a sign of vision loss.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
Patients can access services ranging from comprehensive eye exams and glasses or contact lens prescriptions to evaluation and treatment of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration.
—Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The Institute is affiliated with the University of Oklahoma and provides comprehensive ophthalmology services, including treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, corneal conditions, pediatric eye disorders and more.
—Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 7 Mar. 2026
After having their cataracts surgically removed, the children can see the world but don’t recognize faces well.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Cosmic radiation may increase the risk of a range of ill-effects including cancer, cataracts, and neurodegenerative disease.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
The lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids found in kiwis help decrease oxidation in the eye, which can lead to cataracts.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
One woman, who was around 60 years old, had been rendered blind by her cataracts.
—Pasquale Hinrichs, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cataracts
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The Pacific Northwest offers a stunning mix of mountains, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes and city culture that can turn any road trip into an unforgettable adventure for kids and parents alike.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Few waterfalls take center stage in the firm’s windows.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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When a lot of rain falls very quickly, the ground can’t soak up the water—leading to floods.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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Typhoon Sinlaku triggered floods, tore off roofs and overturned cars on Saipan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Even moderate rainfall can quickly transform these waterways into destructive torrents that overflow into nearby townships, including Friendswood and League City.—
Dominic Boyer,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Wandering through the wash, the mind drifts not to the film but to the flash floods that move through this channel after heavy rains, sudden torrents cutting and reshaping the valley floor in a matter of hours.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Too much stuff increases the risk of falls that undermine older adults’ ability to live independently, a 2023 study by researchers at Mississippi State University found.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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At least seven people suffered gunshot wounds and at least two people were injured from falls, officials said.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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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
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Not mass communication cascades or one-time training events.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cataracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataracts. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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