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Recent Examples of waterfalls
An avalanche of water descended through cracks in the ceiling of Brooklyn's Metropolitan Avenue/Lorimer Street station, forming pseudo waterfalls, according to Storyful.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Iceland's unique environment includes an active volcano, natural hot springs, thousands of picturesque waterfalls and glaciers – including Vatnajökull, which takes up 8% of the country's land area.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Great Smoky Mountains are synonymous with waterfalls, verdant valleys, and old-growth forests that produce the range’s signature blue-gray haze.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
The iconic waterfalls have breathtaking views framed by vibrant autumn colors.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
This isn’t your average hike; expect to climb, wade, swim, and scramble your way through powerful streams and natural waterfalls, all while surrounded by towering canyon walls.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Doors open to the resort-style grounds, which are spotlighted by a 50-foot pool with a spa, waterfalls, a waterslide, and fire features, as well as multiple terraces, a heated and cooled children’s play cottage, and a three-slip boat dock.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Blue Hole Falls is a series of waterfalls at the base of Holston Mountain, Carter Tennessee Tourism says.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The Munising area features a variety of serene waterfalls accessible from local trails, per the visitors bureau.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Iceland's unique environment includes an active volcano, natural hot springs, thousands of picturesque waterfalls and glaciers – including Vatnajökull, which takes up 8% of the country's land area.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Great Smoky Mountains are synonymous with waterfalls, verdant valleys, and old-growth forests that produce the range’s signature blue-gray haze.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
The iconic waterfalls have breathtaking views framed by vibrant autumn colors.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
This isn’t your average hike; expect to climb, wade, swim, and scramble your way through powerful streams and natural waterfalls, all while surrounded by towering canyon walls.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Doors open to the resort-style grounds, which are spotlighted by a 50-foot pool with a spa, waterfalls, a waterslide, and fire features, as well as multiple terraces, a heated and cooled children’s play cottage, and a three-slip boat dock.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Blue Hole Falls is a series of waterfalls at the base of Holston Mountain, Carter Tennessee Tourism says.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The Munising area features a variety of serene waterfalls accessible from local trails, per the visitors bureau.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterfalls
Noun
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An advisory covers the cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties (including Mount Baker).—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Clear steps, porches and walkways to prevent falls.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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In 43% of cases, injury was caused by a direct hit by the ball, followed by falls while playing (28%), and being hit by the paddle (12%).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Waterfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfalls. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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