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Recent Examples of waterfalls
There are plenty of other sites—waterfalls, glaciers, and semi-hidden hot springs—but another must-visit is Kerling, an 82-foot volcanic rock formation jutting out between a handful of hillsides.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
This herd meanders amid waterfalls in the dense tropical valley.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Venture down for an afternoon-long walking tour to enjoy an up-close view of the incredible rock formations and waterfalls.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Other nearby attractions include Moses Cone Manor, Price Lake and the Glen Burney Trail near Blowing Rock, which features waterfalls and more challenging hiking terrain.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
No trickling mountain streams or cascading waterfalls, no sky-blue lakes and rivers.
—Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2026
In photos, he is often captured with a beaming smile — at the base of a mountain topped by cascading waterfalls, bowling at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Benham Falls, one of the most impressive waterfalls on the upper Deschutes River, churns through a rugged lava canyon just minutes from Sunriver.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
This herd meanders amid waterfalls in the dense tropical valley.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Venture down for an afternoon-long walking tour to enjoy an up-close view of the incredible rock formations and waterfalls.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Other nearby attractions include Moses Cone Manor, Price Lake and the Glen Burney Trail near Blowing Rock, which features waterfalls and more challenging hiking terrain.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
No trickling mountain streams or cascading waterfalls, no sky-blue lakes and rivers.
—Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2026
In photos, he is often captured with a beaming smile — at the base of a mountain topped by cascading waterfalls, bowling at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Benham Falls, one of the most impressive waterfalls on the upper Deschutes River, churns through a rugged lava canyon just minutes from Sunriver.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterfalls
Noun
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Visit after a hard rain for the most dramatic cascades.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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