cascade 1 of 2

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
Over one of the most powerful bridges in pop history, tension builds as Gaga’s vocals cascade around you. Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024 There was a cascade of fund-raising video calls, organized by demographic, starting with #WinWithBlackWomen. Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
Verb
The crystal piece featured a bevy of glittering elements and strings of dazzling jewels, which cascaded down the bodice of the look. Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024 This could have cascading impacts on a number of players on those teams and throughout the league. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cascade 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascade
Noun
  • The garden dedicates a space to delicately pruned bonsai trees and provides soothing sounds of nature through its waterfall and fountain.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool, terraced patios, gardens, woodland trails, a natural pond, and a waterfall. RELATED: This $9.2 Million Mansion in Connecticut Has a Hidden Staircase to Your Bedroom Because the deal was done off-market, current photos are scarce.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The show was not just a coming-out party for her friend but a fundraiser for The Trevor Project, a mental-health nonprofit geared toward LGBTQ youth, streamed to 20,000 fans.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The show can be streamed beginning Thursday on Hulu.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Whole fulfillment depends on this dedication to follow-up treatment.
    Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In an increasingly multipolar era, U.S. leadership in Asia will depend not just on the United States’ own capabilities but also on the technological, military, diplomatic, and geographical advantages its allies bring to the table.
    Michael Green, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Georgian Anti-Putin drama The Antique, which had its world premiere at Venice’s Giornate degli Autori temporarily suspended after Russian and Croatian producers issued an injunction claiming copyright issues, is back in the courts again.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
  • In 2016, the Obama administration issued its own Title IX guidance, telling schools that students should be allowed to use the bathroom facilities that correspond with their gender identity.
    Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Using the overhanging foil as handles, lift the bar to a cutting board.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
  • However, the trek has features such as natural waterslides, overhanging rocks, boulder fields, cascades, and pools for swimming.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 24 July 2024
Verb
  • If time in Homer allows, book a Kachemak Bay wildlife cruise to spot sea otters, seals, whales, and puffins before jetting back to Anchorage.
    Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Last week, the Lenzing Denim team jetted to Los Angeles to be part of the first-ever West Coast event held by Sourcing Journal and Rivet.
    Carved in Blue, Sourcing Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Valor recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock after that as Regis fell a win short of the quarterfinals for the second year in a row.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
  • That’s in part because Democrats fell short in their bid to flip enough battleground districts in Southern California and the Central Valley to help the national party win a majority.
    Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • However, a lot of my activity comes in brief fits and spurts throughout the day.
    Adrienne So, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The propeller spurts into life and the pilots ensuring a smooth takeoff begin their high-speed chase down the tarmac.
    Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024

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“Cascade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascade. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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