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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
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.
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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
Other high school projects included designing crops to grow on Mars and eye-drops to treat cataracts.
—Henry Schuster, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, as uncontrolled diabetes can lead to cataracts, liver enlargement, urinary tract infections, seizures, kidney failure and ketoacidosis.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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
Other high school projects included designing crops to grow on Mars and eye-drops to treat cataracts.
—Henry Schuster, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, as uncontrolled diabetes can lead to cataracts, liver enlargement, urinary tract infections, seizures, kidney failure and ketoacidosis.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cataracts
Noun
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Turtlehead is the perfect choice for bog or rain gardens or alongside koi ponds and waterfalls.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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When January arrives, the waterfalls often transform into icefalls.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The new Sky View panoramic roof—a single unbroken pane of glass running from the B-pillar all the way to the rear—floods the cabin with light and creates a sense of openness.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lightning made the sky as bright as day, the thunder was a continuous crash, and torrents of rain poured down.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to experts, these homes encroach on a path that has carried torrents of water for centuries during periods of heavy rains.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Strength training for seniors helps promote stronger bones and joints and can reduce the risk of injury, including hazardous falls.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The location for The 78 falls between the two stops.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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With a few hundred centrifuges, enough for two or three cascades, Faragasso said the Iranians could have enriched their uranium stores to weapon grade.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Welles, who was nominated for four Grammys in 2025, is a gifted lyricist, and his finest verses use cascades of slant rhymes to move subtly from specific finger-pointing to broader implication.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Cataracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataracts. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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