cataracts

plural of cataract

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Recent Examples of cataracts That could drastically reduce risks of skin cancer, cataracts, and ecosystem damage that are typically caused by excessive ultraviolet radiation exposure. New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025 If the fetus survives an early rubella infection, some babies are born with a constellation of birth defects known as congenital rubella syndrome, which can include deafness, cataracts, congenital heart disease and neurodevelopmental impairment. Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025 Cracker Barrel quickly found out that the big picture is hard to see through cataracts. Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025 As the condition progresses, George could develop other symptoms like cataracts, deafness, bone or joint abnormalities, cognitive issues and respiratory problems. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025 But iris implantation routinely causes chronic inflammation, glaucoma, cataracts and vision loss. Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025 The birds are also regularly screened for conditions like arthritis and cataracts. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025 If left untreated, cataracts can eventually lead to blindness. Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 23 Mar. 2025 The 79-year-old actress isn't alone as more than half of all Americans age 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to get rid of cataracts, per the National Eye Institute. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cataracts
Noun
  • Spend your days leaf peeping on a scenic drive, hiking to waterfalls tucked deep in the woods, strolling through quaint downtowns, and sitting down for dinner next to a crackling fireplace at the end of it all.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway in North Georgia is a 40-mile loop known for waterfalls, overlooks, and sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The death of Banda Amidst the torrents, Arisu follows the sound of Usagi’s voice, as they are both swept towards a watery vortex that leads to the world of the dead.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The bulls got a dovish turn from the Federal Reserve without much noticeable slowing in growth, with stock indexes at a record, credit markets blissfully sedate and capital investments running in torrents into the economy.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • With Sandals Ocho Rios, Sandals Dunn’s River, and Sandals Royal Plantation, the highlight is a catamaran cruise that ends with the island’s most famous falls.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Among those over 85, the cohort at highest risk, death rates from falls jumped to 339 per 100,000 in 2023, from 92 per 100,000 in 1990.
    Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The resulting sandstone cliffs, canyon rims, wooded highlands, tumbling cascades, and swimming holes are a nature enthusiast’s playground.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Written by the Dusters and Larry Keel, the song’s vulnerable lyrics are boosted in particular by banjoist Chris Pandolfi and dobro player Andy Hall, who serve up blistering cascades of banjo and dobro, alongside bandmates Travis Book (double bass), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle) and Andy Falco (guitar).
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Cataracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataracts. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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