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
The map released Wednesday shows watersheds where at least one wolf was active between April 21 and May 26.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The infrastructure to create these pulse flows already exists in many watersheds where dams control the water flow.
—Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
In the weeks leading up to the event, Orange County Coastkeeper educators visited participating schools to lead interactive presentations on marine debris, ocean pollution, watersheds, and environmental stewardship.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
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
Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
The infrastructure to create these pulse flows already exists in many watersheds where dams control the water flow.
—Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
In the weeks leading up to the event, Orange County Coastkeeper educators visited participating schools to lead interactive presentations on marine debris, ocean pollution, watersheds, and environmental stewardship.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watersheds
Noun
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Natural landscapes, calming music, personal milestones, and community acts of kindness.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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But to mark a few recent milestones, some of the spacefarers aboard the orbital outpost temporarily hung up their spacesuits and instead donned their aprons.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Racing through the heart of American history, with those amazing landmarks lining the course, is going to be incredibly powerful.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The tour will guide explorers around the Plaza, explaining art, the fountains and notable landmarks.—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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These two songs function as the record’s thematic and sonic climaxes, respectively.—
Raphael Helfand,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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This year’s sequel climaxes with Grace hijacking her second wedding to a Satanic heir by killing him and banishing his oligarchical cabal to hell.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 May 2026
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There are many, many beautiful corners to tuck yourself into here, which means there’s a pervasive sense of privacy, even when the hotel is packed for the season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The issue was always about Jokic emerging as the world's best player during a period when open hostility toward White people had become increasingly acceptable in influential corners of media, politics and culture.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Watersheds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watersheds. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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