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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
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
  • Letchworth State Park, recently named Best State Park in USA TODAY’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, offers 66 miles of hiking trails, a 600-foot gorge and three popular waterfalls.
    Taryn White, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Mature olive trees, a cascading waterfall and layered planting orchestrate a measured reveal of the double-height foyer.
    Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 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
  • From there, the workup depends on what a doctor finds.
    Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • During the recent sailing, the Chinese MSA ships did issue radio challenges to commercial vessels heading to Taiwan, the island’s coast guard has said.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • The latest semi-annual Minneapolis Police Department reform progress report was released Wednesday, issued by independent evaluator Effective Law Enforcement For All.
    Riley Moser, CBS News, 25 June 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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