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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
Cosmic radiation may increase the risk of a range of ill-effects including cancer, cataracts, and neurodegenerative disease.
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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
According to an article from South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology, 75 percent of dogs will develop cataracts within 12 months of a diabetes mellitus diagnosis, and blindness can progress quickly when severe or left untreated.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
When ozone levels drop, more UV rays reach the surface, increasing the risk of adverse health and environmental impacts such as crop damage, skin cancer, and cataracts.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2025
People with diabetes are two to five times more likely to develop cataracts, which cloud the lens of the eye.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
While cataracts are often treatable with surgery, conditions such as AMD and glaucoma can be more challenging, making early detection crucial.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
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
According to an article from South Texas Veterinary Ophthalmology, 75 percent of dogs will develop cataracts within 12 months of a diabetes mellitus diagnosis, and blindness can progress quickly when severe or left untreated.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
When ozone levels drop, more UV rays reach the surface, increasing the risk of adverse health and environmental impacts such as crop damage, skin cancer, and cataracts.
—Daniel Peck, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2025
People with diabetes are two to five times more likely to develop cataracts, which cloud the lens of the eye.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
While cataracts are often treatable with surgery, conditions such as AMD and glaucoma can be more challenging, making early detection crucial.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cataracts
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Young couples hold hands, staring up in awe at four-story, frozen waterfalls.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
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Massanutten Resort, Virginia Climb to the top of Massanutten Resort's towering playhouse for a good overview of all the water cannons and waterfalls, as well as the giant tipping bucket.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 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.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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As more of Kerrville’s four-legged community members were rescued, Kerrville Pets Alive began working alongside search-and-rescue teams to help retrieve animals who had died during the floods.—
Lesdy Hernandez,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, soaking storms led to flooding that caused $100 million in damage in downtown San Jose and the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people when the spillway at Oroville Dam, the nation’s tallest dam, in Butte County, partially collapsed under torrents of water.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Without intervention, water flows off the steep slopes in torrents, rapidly stripping away soil.—
Stephen Acabado,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
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The property slump has weighed on economic growth and spending in the world’s second-biggest economy, and experts say the state purchases may finally halt further price falls, according to Reuters.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Turkey, 31; and Nicaragua, 14, among the biggest falls.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 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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Head to destinations with stirring water views, from the crashing cascades of Niagara Falls to the dramatic Oregon coast.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Cataracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataracts. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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