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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
People with diabetes are two to five times more likely to develop cataracts, which cloud the lens of the eye.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cataracts
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Cookeville gives visitors the best change of pace who are looking to slow down from the big cities as Cookeville boasts 11 different waterfalls.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Nov. 2025
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One of the original Florida state parks, opened to the public in 1935, the 13,000-acre expanse felt more like Georgia or North Carolina with its high plateaus, steep ravines, waterfalls, and seasonal foliage.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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In Cebu city, cars swept away by floods have piled into streets and houses.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Those floods killed at least 35 people, officials told AFP.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Haiti, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic’s steep terrain will force air upward, wringing out more moisture from the storm, just like squeezing a wet sponge, turning tropical humidity into torrents racing downhill.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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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
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Authorities are urging the public to avoid open areas and to be alert to structures, trees, and power lines due to the risk of falls and accidents.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Now, as falls turns to winter, some states are warning that funding for low-income heating aid is being delayed because of the federal government shutdown.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Hundreds of cascades, some gentle and ribbon-like, others violent and towering, stretch across the cliffs where Argentina meets Brazil.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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An advisory covers the cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties (including Mount Baker).—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cataracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataracts. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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