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as in waterfall
a fall of water usually from a great height the river forms a series of cascades as it drops a total of 200 feet in elevation

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verb

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Noun
Tall, ghostly pale, and with long jet-black hair cascading down her back, this Addams could pass, at a quick glance, for the actor Anjelica Huston, who played Addams in the 1990s films. Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 9 July 2025 The water cascaded into the Guadalupe River, which rose 26 feet in 45 minutes Friday morning, sending a wall of water through the campgrounds and youth camps along the river that were full of visitors for the holiday weekend. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 July 2025
Verb
Floodwaters rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes before dawn on Friday, uprooting trees and sending a cascade of cars and other debris through the area. Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2025 But May 15 brought a cascade of twists and tumult that revealed more possible rifts between key players. Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cascade
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Noun
  • To combine a waterfall sighting with a short hike, venture to Moore Cove Waterfall.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
  • Consider the Tennessee waterfall loop which will take you to 10 of the Volunteer State's most stunning waterfalls and includes stops at four state parks.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
Verb
  • As this author reported in the local Khaleej Times newspaper, Warner Bros. World is the first theme park in the Middle East to appear on the Global Attractions Attendance report with 1.8 million visitors streaming through its turnstiles in 2023.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
  • Each episode will be available for streaming afterwards on HBO Max.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • What to look for in a quality cappuccino machine Adjustable water temperature The quality of your espresso absolutely depends on the temperature of the water.
    PubSubHub User, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
  • Retail Proceeds with Care Successful retail participation will depend on access via sophisticated fiduciary advisors—those bound to act in a client’s best interest and capable of navigating complexity.
    Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • Hazardous weather outlooks were issued for counties across Michigan because of the chance of thunderstorms late on July 24.
    Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 25 July 2025
  • The alert is issued when there is a report of a missing or endangered person, including a tribal member, who is under age 65.
    Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • With a cantilevered roof and exaggerated overhanging eaves, the building is a brick and concrete ode to the utterly flat beauty of the open plains.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
  • Several discreet patio tables in wrought iron scattered the court, flower-garden borders, tiny ponds, overhanging sun umbrellas in gay colors.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Two weeks later, the couple jetted off to Milan and coincidentally walked in the same fashion show.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 10 July 2025
  • Trump plans to sign the bill into law on Friday at 5 p.m. as B-2 bombers jet over the White House during a Fourth of July celebration for military families.
    Brian Bennett, Time, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • More aggressive treatment options Advertisement In particularly severe cases—especially when someone has an underlying autoimmune disease—OTC eye drops and lifestyle modifications will likely fall short.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2025
  • The Northern Territory has previously experienced cases of falling trees causing death, per the outlet.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • Earnings spurted in the latest year (ended in March 2025).
    John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • As Drummond moved forward and was nearing the fountain, the lion made a low, gurgling sound before the light stream coming from its mouth thickened and began to bubble and spurt, squirting up and then falling down into the channel at the animal’s feet.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025

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“Cascade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascade. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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