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Recent Examples of waterfalls
The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Angela George, Argus Leader Palisades State Park Palisades State Park in South Dakota is known for its towering Sioux quartzite rock formations, sparkly waterfalls and family-friendly trails.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Some Hudson Valley towns are built around hiking trails, waterfalls, and swimming holes; others around historic inns, excellent restaurants, and the creative communities that continue to shape the region’s heart and soul.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The epic family-friendly pools feature waterfalls, waterslides, a lazy river, and a water elevator.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
From glowing skies to giant reefs, massive canyons, towering mountains, and roaring waterfalls, the planet’s greatest natural wonders show just how powerful and diverse nature can be.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Once inside Sonoma Botanical Garden, our walk leads to expansive views of Sonoma Valley and peaceful moments by the garden’s ponds and waterfalls.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Hadley told her mother that Tristan wanted to bring her to Romania and take her to visit waterfalls and cultural festivals.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The route runs from Sapri in the east to Palinuro in the west, passing waterfalls, woodland and tranquil trails far from mass tourism.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Angela George, Argus Leader Palisades State Park Palisades State Park in South Dakota is known for its towering Sioux quartzite rock formations, sparkly waterfalls and family-friendly trails.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Some Hudson Valley towns are built around hiking trails, waterfalls, and swimming holes; others around historic inns, excellent restaurants, and the creative communities that continue to shape the region’s heart and soul.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
The epic family-friendly pools feature waterfalls, waterslides, a lazy river, and a water elevator.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
From glowing skies to giant reefs, massive canyons, towering mountains, and roaring waterfalls, the planet’s greatest natural wonders show just how powerful and diverse nature can be.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
Once inside Sonoma Botanical Garden, our walk leads to expansive views of Sonoma Valley and peaceful moments by the garden’s ponds and waterfalls.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Hadley told her mother that Tristan wanted to bring her to Romania and take her to visit waterfalls and cultural festivals.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The route runs from Sapri in the east to Palinuro in the west, passing waterfalls, woodland and tranquil trails far from mass tourism.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterfalls
Noun
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The massive park is one of the most popular in Tennessee for its picturesque cascades, gorges, and trails.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Water from the falls cascades over a portion of the rocks to create a natural waterslide.—
Talia Avakian,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The researchers conducted 32 dives that took place between February and March in 2023 and found 485 whale-fossil deposits in addition to five modern whale falls.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Also unchanged from the 2025 model is the display’s Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, a mid-tier spin-off of the more premium Victus architecture, which is designed to offer decent resilience against accidental falls and scratches.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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“Waterfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfalls. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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