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Recent Examples of waterfalls
Black-and-white Tegu lizard (Salvator merianae) Iguazu Falls, the waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the Brazil-Argentina border.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The historic resort town of Zakopane anchors the Polish side, while Slovakia’s High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep among rocky crests.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
On the Slovakian side, the High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep grazing among rocky crests.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The backyard has bluestone terraces, three waterfalls, a koi pond, and a bridge to the Japanese teahouse/gazebo.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
As California heads into peak summer travel season, park officials and safety experts are urging visitors to take extra precautions around rivers and waterfalls.
—James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The grounds are equally impressive, with an infinity-edge pool, spa, and tiered waterfalls.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
If waterfalls are of interest, this is a great time of year to see them as the spring melt adds to their volume.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The centerpiece is the Grotto Pool, a sprawling tropical pool complete with waterfalls, a cave-like rock grotto, and a waterslide—and if your idea of a perfect pool day is recharging away from the noise, there's a lap pool on the property too.
—Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The historic resort town of Zakopane anchors the Polish side, while Slovakia’s High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep among rocky crests.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
On the Slovakian side, the High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep grazing among rocky crests.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The backyard has bluestone terraces, three waterfalls, a koi pond, and a bridge to the Japanese teahouse/gazebo.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
As California heads into peak summer travel season, park officials and safety experts are urging visitors to take extra precautions around rivers and waterfalls.
—James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The grounds are equally impressive, with an infinity-edge pool, spa, and tiered waterfalls.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
If waterfalls are of interest, this is a great time of year to see them as the spring melt adds to their volume.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
The centerpiece is the Grotto Pool, a sprawling tropical pool complete with waterfalls, a cave-like rock grotto, and a waterslide—and if your idea of a perfect pool day is recharging away from the noise, there's a lap pool on the property too.
—Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 May 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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Over the years, many climbing injuries and deaths have occurred on the traverse between the high camp and Denali Pass, mainly resulting from unprotected falls, according to the park.—
Becky Bohrer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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If falls happen at night during bathroom trips, consider a bedside commode.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Waterfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfalls. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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