as in cascade
a fall of water usually from a great height I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall

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Recent Examples of waterfall Located near North Conway, one of the Northeast’s main gateways to the White Mountain National Forest, the new 86-acre outpost will sit within easy reach of iconic hikes like Mount Washington, the Northeast’s highest peak, and the waterfalls along the 34-mile Kancamagus Highway. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025 Nearby, visitors can explore waterfalls, hiking trails, dramatic coastal rock formations, redwoods, fern canyons and many more quiet nature and outdoor activities. Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025 Stroll around the property exploring the gardens, the Mill dam, and the waterfall that's just a quick walk away. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025 In December 1994, however, Jimmy was climbing a frozen waterfall in Glenwood Canyon when the ice collapsed, killing him. Devon O’Neil, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waterfall
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cascade
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  • There are 16 different colors to choose from, including unique choices like cascade blue, wander yellow and a smoky desert print.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The cascade effect of those events has led to a palpable shift in corporate security postures, with a flood of new independent threat assessments and protective measures.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Waterfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfall. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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