waterfalls

plural of waterfall
as in rapids
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 waterfalls Take, for example, the three namesake waterfalls that cascade 60 feet down to the lush landscape. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 This spa has been a wellness landmark for two decades thanks to its subterranean hydrotherapy circuit, a sequence of hot tubs, grotto waterfalls, and rain shower pools. — Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 There’s also a series of breathtaking waterfalls in the park. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 This Victoria Falls masterpiece is, as its name suggests, modeled on the rich colors of one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls, which sits on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe where the Zambezi River plunges over a basalt cliff. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 Best Things to Do West Jefferson makes a convenient base for exploring some of the North Carolina High Country’s best fall scenery, with mountain trails, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks all within reach. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 This was technically an official tour, but Charles spent the day doing official events while the rest of the family spent hours at the waterfalls. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026 The park also has more than a dozen waterfalls, at their most impressive in spring, though weather conditions can influence them year-round. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • If that wasn’t bad enough, the dead satellites would start crashing into things, creating cascades of high-speed debris that could destroy most remaining satellites in a catastrophic domino effect called Kessler syndrome.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Follow the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway past Multnomah Falls and other cascades before reaching Hood River.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
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  • On Thursday, that included two slip-and-falls that resulted in a 64-yard gain to set up a touchdown and a 21-yard gain on third-and-21 to move the chains and set up another Buccaneers touchdown.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The 1,700-meter-wide falls are undeniably impressive—after all, this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
    — Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Waterfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfalls. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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