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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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verb

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Recent Examples of cascade
Noun
This dependence highlights the cascade of impact that occurs beyond the PI when research is halted. David Seal, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026 The concert portion of the evening kicked off with a mini DJ set from Jermaine Dupri of Carey classics (and several unexpected B-sides), before the cascade of performances came in. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Daoudi emphasized that even minor routing errors can cascade into major outages, costing industries tens of millions in downtime. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025 There’s still an impressive series of serene pools, which cascade down the hill. Barry Neild, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cascade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascade
Noun
  • Uh, make it over a barrier or a waterfall.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The landscape is lush and mountainous, with waterfalls set alongside granite domes.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Burbs are now streaming on Peacock.
    Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
  • People were streaming toward the tram stop, some with packages under their arms, some with baskets, still others with briefcases.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Whether Silicon Valley’s early embrace becomes an asset or a liability may depend on how voters interpret the flood of tech money — as proof of confidence in a pragmatic mayor or as a sign that the industry is trying to shape the state’s political future.
    Grace Hase, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
  • In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have since issued emotional pleas for her return, offering to pay after unverified ransom notes were sent to several media organizations.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
  • In response, Walz issued an executive order activating cyber-security specialists from the Minnesota National Guard, and the FBI and private consultants quickly became involved.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Navajo National Monument, Betatakin Tucked inside a cavernous arch, the ancient village of Betatakin is completely sheltered by the overhanging canyon wall.
    Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This ultra-comfy, ultra-soft two-piece lounge set is perfect for travel days, hanging around the house, or jetting around town, blowing through your to-do list.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
  • On February 25, 1986, after four days of protests along Manila’s Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), the Marcoses jetted to exile in Hawaii, and the barangay militias disbanded.
    Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The wait time can fall anywhere between six minutes and six hours.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, as a powerhouse couple, that fall more in step with the likes of Hailey and Justin Bieber’s individual style statements than, say, Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet’s joint method dressing.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • These stand out amid the otherwise adequate effects, which simply get the spurting, spewing job done.
    Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Ultimately, all the statues end up in place, the fountain starts spurting red water like the Kool-Aid Man had been stabbed, and their prize pot grows to $106,000.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026

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“Cascade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascade. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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