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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
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.
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Katherine Ott,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Many had cataracts, which can be treated in 5–10 minutes for $50 to $100.
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Ashoka,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
When Kendi began experiencing slight cloudiness in her right eye, veterinarians identified the issue head-on — cataracts, a condition that clouds the eye's lens and can lead to blindness if left untreated.
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Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
June is health awareness month for Alzheimer’s disease, cataracts, myasthenia gravis (a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder), aphasia (a communications disorder), congenital cytomegalovirus, migraines, scleroderma and scoliosis.
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Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Hathaway spoke out about having early-onset cataracts for the first time in an April 22 New York Times Popcast interview that’s since been trending online.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
The optometrist first gained recognition in 1969 for pioneering ultraviolet (UV) and blue-light–absorbing lens technology, which has helped reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration worldwide.
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Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
Ozone layer damage results in dangerous increases in ultraviolet solar radiation, which has been linked to harmful health effects, including skin cancers and cataracts, the DOJ said.
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Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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
Katherine Ott,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
Many had cataracts, which can be treated in 5–10 minutes for $50 to $100.
—
Ashoka,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
When Kendi began experiencing slight cloudiness in her right eye, veterinarians identified the issue head-on — cataracts, a condition that clouds the eye's lens and can lead to blindness if left untreated.
—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
June is health awareness month for Alzheimer’s disease, cataracts, myasthenia gravis (a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder), aphasia (a communications disorder), congenital cytomegalovirus, migraines, scleroderma and scoliosis.
—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
Hathaway spoke out about having early-onset cataracts for the first time in an April 22 New York Times Popcast interview that’s since been trending online.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
The optometrist first gained recognition in 1969 for pioneering ultraviolet (UV) and blue-light–absorbing lens technology, which has helped reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration worldwide.
—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
Ozone layer damage results in dangerous increases in ultraviolet solar radiation, which has been linked to harmful health effects, including skin cancers and cataracts, the DOJ said.
—
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
Some frogs have developed darker skin, and birds in higher-radiation areas are more likely to develop cataracts.
—
Derek Gatopoulos,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cataracts
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The historic railway follows a 1898 Gold Rush route from Skagway through mountain passes, waterfalls, and dramatic cliffside scenery.
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Letchworth State Park, recently named Best State Park in USA TODAY’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, offers 66 miles of hiking trails, a 600-foot gorge and three popular waterfalls.
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In the past, it's been falsely linked with everything from hurricanes to floods, wildfires and alien abductions.
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Deadly floods are common in parts of Africa, which is among the regions most vulnerable to extreme weather events despite being responsible for a small fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
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There’s the famous falls, the honeymoon hotels and a viticultural focus on ice wine—a syrupy elixir produced in frigid temperatures (how Canadian).
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Still, twenty-nine people have died up there in the past two decades, often from falls.
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One significant problem, however, is that red dwarfs spit out harmful torrents of radiation in fierce gusts of their stellar winds, which can strip away a planet's atmosphere.
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Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.
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Food and Beverage Wrapped in cascades of cherry blossom, The Orchard Room reimagines afternoon tea with unapologetic hedonism—affectionately dubbed InfiniTEA.
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Drive northwest to the antique capital, New Norfolk, and further on to the rushing cascades of Mount Field National Park and Russell Falls.
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“Cataracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataracts. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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