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Definition of cascadenext
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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Recent Examples of cascade
Noun
One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026 Just one violation can trigger a cascade of negative consequences. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
Verb
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 We’ve all been enthralled by a crashing wave or cascading waterfall. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cascade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascade
Noun
  • Some time at the spa is also a must, where a natural water feature travels from an outdoor waterfall through the length of the spa.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Sink advises turning off water fountains and waterfalls during the day when temperatures are at their peak.
    Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Paramount+ will also stream the full One Philly Unity Concert for America via the ET Live Channel.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • All matches will also stream live on Fox One, the official World Cup streamer.
    Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The state’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office expects the measure to bring in between $5 billion and $15 billion annually, depending on how the stock market is performing, with the amount expected to grow over time.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Video showed Quansah’s studs colliding with Gallardo’s calf and the referee issued Quansah a red card that delighted the crowd as England’s lineup was reduced to 10 men.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Balogun was issued a red card in a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, earning him an automatic suspension.
    Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • That includes the overhanging flat roof supported by thin gold metallic columns.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • Although some mushrooms tolerate sun, mushrooms are more likely to sprout in shady spots with lots of overhanging trees and brush.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • And for those ready to jet off on summer travels, this is your chance to stock up on SPF, travel-sized toiletries, and maybe even pick up a new carry-on for the road.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • My schedule as a travel writer involves year-round trips, jetting off from my home base in Paris to cover a hotel opening in Croatia or Madrid.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • The woman fell about 1,500 vertical feet, from around 12,000 feet to about 11,500 feet.
    Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks.
    Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • Oil prices spurted higher early this week on worries that the war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed for a long time.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

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“Cascade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascade. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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