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 proposal would require the BLM to apply land-health standards to grazing allotments, mainly broadening the scope to entire watersheds rather than the landscape health of individual allotments.
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
In total, Google has 165 water stewardship projectsin 97 watersheds nationwide.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The map released Wednesday shows watersheds where at least one wolf was active between April 21 and May 26.
—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
Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
In total, Google has 165 water stewardship projectsin 97 watersheds nationwide.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The map released Wednesday shows watersheds where at least one wolf was active between April 21 and May 26.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watersheds
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on music milestones and patriotic pursuits.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Today’s mothers are expected to be both hyperrational project managers — scheduling enrichment, monitoring nutrition, tracking developmental milestones — and deeply intuitive caregivers, continuously consulting their emotional compass for guidance about their children and themselves.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The displays are the work of Scott Ingham, who has spent the last four months designing graphics that will transform one of Dallas' most recognizable landmarks into a tribute to the world's biggest sporting event.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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In the ’80s came his extraordinary multi-image photographic collages of friends including Isherwood and Bachardy and such landmarks as the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Canyon and Pearblossom Highway.—
Barbara Isenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 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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An incomprehensible dropped fly ball to center had runners and the corners with two down.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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While there were some mixed emotions, there was also an understanding of what a trade of that magnitude signals from the front office, especially after the earlier additions of corners Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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