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Recent Examples of waterfalls
Young couples hold hands, staring up in awe at four-story, frozen waterfalls.
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Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Massanutten Resort, Virginia Climb to the top of Massanutten Resort's towering playhouse for a good overview of all the water cannons and waterfalls, as well as the giant tipping bucket.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2026
The village of Low Row, home to historic farmhouses and waterfalls, is also featured.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Traverse through the labyrinth-like sunken forest to see a hidden world of caves, grottos, waterfalls, ancient trees, and even older boulders.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Closer to the home, there is an organic farm, several restaurants and an abundance of parks, waterfalls, hot springs and other natural attractions.
—Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
To see waterfalls, picnic facilities, and redwood forests near Los Gatos, pick a trail in Sanborn County Park or Castle Rock State Park.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The tallest waterfalls on the planet can reach heights of over 1,000 feet, with millions of gallons of water spilling over them.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Travelers can explore the lush rainforests of Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, which are filled with waterfalls, hiking trails, and native wildlife.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Massanutten Resort, Virginia Climb to the top of Massanutten Resort's towering playhouse for a good overview of all the water cannons and waterfalls, as well as the giant tipping bucket.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2026
The village of Low Row, home to historic farmhouses and waterfalls, is also featured.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Traverse through the labyrinth-like sunken forest to see a hidden world of caves, grottos, waterfalls, ancient trees, and even older boulders.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Closer to the home, there is an organic farm, several restaurants and an abundance of parks, waterfalls, hot springs and other natural attractions.
—Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
To see waterfalls, picnic facilities, and redwood forests near Los Gatos, pick a trail in Sanborn County Park or Castle Rock State Park.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The tallest waterfalls on the planet can reach heights of over 1,000 feet, with millions of gallons of water spilling over them.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Travelers can explore the lush rainforests of Lamington and Springbrook National Parks, which are filled with waterfalls, hiking trails, and native wildlife.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterfalls
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Welles, who was nominated for four Grammys in 2025, is a gifted lyricist, and his finest verses use cascades of slant rhymes to move subtly from specific finger-pointing to broader implication.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Head to destinations with stirring water views, from the crashing cascades of Niagara Falls to the dramatic Oregon coast.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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So even if the effective tax rate falls, prices aren’t likely to sink for consumers because of the ruling Friday.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Then, make your way over to the Blue Ridge Rapids to float past the artificial falls.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Waterfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfalls. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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