CATARACTS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

cataracts

noun

plural of cataract

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 Sun exposure may contribute not only to cataracts and macular degeneration, but also to cancers of the eyelid, Lazzaro said. — Angelica Stabile , Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Most cataracts develop slowly as part of the aging process when proteins and fibers in the eye’s lens break down and clump together. — Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 My dad was fitted for a hearing aid and had surgery to remove his cataracts. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 Most cataracts develop slowly as part of the aging process when proteins and fibers in the eye's lens break down and clump together. — Phil Galewitz, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 To make matters worse, Brit developed diabetic cataracts and became blind. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026 Wearing sunglasses without the proper UV protection can lead to corneal sunburn, which increases the risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026 Hip dysplasia, cataracts and certain cardiac issues are three possible issues with Samoyeds. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 There were few professional doctors, so healthcare came from midwives, bonesetters who also cut hair and removed cataracts, ministers, and community members, including apothecaries and plantation root doctors who were knowledgeable about plants. — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

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Noun

Take, for example, the three namesake waterfalls that cascade 60 feet down to the lush landscape.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
This spa has been a wellness landmark for two decades thanks to its subterranean hydrotherapy circuit, a sequence of hot tubs, grotto waterfalls, and rain shower pools.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of waterfalls

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The pitch often floods after heavy rain; winter fixtures are often cancelled.

— Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
Boulder argued the companies and a trade group knew decades ago that fossil fuels would hurt the environment, raising the risk of floods, extreme heat and wildfires.

— Carrie Johnson, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of floods

Noun

On Thursday, that included two slip-and-falls that resulted in a 64-yard gain to set up a touchdown and a 21-yard gain on third-and-21 to move the chains and set up another Buccaneers touchdown.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
The 1,700-meter-wide falls are undeniably impressive—after all, this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

— Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of falls

Noun

Few of her words survived the torrents of sound in which they were immersed; as with certain Grouper recordings, the lyrics emerged as texture more than syntax.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Such terrain is already conducive to flash flooding, sudden torrents that can sweep down canyons and other low-lying areas with little warning.

— Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of torrents

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If that wasn’t bad enough, the dead satellites would start crashing into things, creating cascades of high-speed debris that could destroy most remaining satellites in a catastrophic domino effect called Kessler syndrome.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
Follow the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway past Multnomah Falls and other cascades before reaching Hood River.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

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