Thesaurus results for WATERSHEDS

watersheds

noun

plural of watershed

as in milestones

a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs a watershed moment in her life came when she inherited a reasonable sum of money and was able to start her own coffee shop

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Recent Examples of watersheds Lisa Collins, a forensic scientist at Washington State Patrol, told CNN new software and strides in genetic genealogy are two relatively recent watersheds in DNA technology that have allowed for breakthroughs in cold cases like these. —

Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 10 May 2026 Rising demand for biomass fuels also degrades watersheds and wildlife habitats as people go deeper into previously undisturbed areas, increasing pressure on ecosystems and the species that depend on them. —

ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 Improvements began after policymakers recognized the mountains as vital watersheds for neighboring communities. —

Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 Each year, Heal the Bay collects trash from beaches and watersheds across Los Angeles County with the help of thousands of volunteers. —

Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026 Without rain in the forecast for the next seven days, the extreme drought that has gripped the Interstate 35 corridor, including the Austin metro area, parts of the Texas Hill Country and much of the region's watersheds is likely to not only persist but also intensify. —

Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026 Mallard Creek is one of the largest watersheds in the county. —

Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026 While local watersheds may still recover after wet years, the Colorado River has less room to rebound. —

Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026 Two wolves roamed separately into the southern end of Colorado’s Front Range mountains in February, passing through watersheds west of Pueblo and Colorado Springs, a map released Wednesday by Colorado Parks and Wildlife shows. —

Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026

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Career milestones usually put the person in the spotlight, but behind many such achievements exists a powerful, silent dedication that people achieve through their persistent efforts and their deliberate choice to follow their life goals.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Vaccaro and her husband told the outlet that their son is in good shape so far and is meeting expected NICU milestones.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026