as in milestone
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
a watershed moment in her life came when she inherited a reasonable sum of money and was able to start her own coffee shop
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement The timing—overnight, on a holiday weekend—the intensity of the rainfall in the river watershed, and the vulnerable location combined into a worst-case scenario.
—Katharine Hayhoe, Time, 10 July 2025
Since then, battles over farming operations in the river's watershed have been waged.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
The retailer is also the retailer is sponsoring the Trash Free Gulf campaign, which gives Texans an opportunity to participate in over 80 litter cleanups in every major watershed and along the coastline to work towards a Trash Free Gulf, according to the release.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
That’s exactly what the developers — a group of ranchers who have been pushing a controversial 1,800-home development in the watershed of the Econlockhatchee River — apparently want.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement The timing—overnight, on a holiday weekend—the intensity of the rainfall in the river watershed, and the vulnerable location combined into a worst-case scenario.
—Katharine Hayhoe, Time, 10 July 2025
Since then, battles over farming operations in the river's watershed have been waged.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025
The retailer is also the retailer is sponsoring the Trash Free Gulf campaign, which gives Texans an opportunity to participate in over 80 litter cleanups in every major watershed and along the coastline to work towards a Trash Free Gulf, according to the release.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watershed
Noun
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The milestone also brought to mind a funny moment William shared years ago about George’s birthday.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Leading critics of the projects hailed Tuesday’s vote as a milestone in the fight to rein in San Diego’s unusually aggressive incentive for backyard apartments, which are formally called accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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This is where external coaches can play a pivotal role.—
Michel Koopman,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Longtime viewers would be hard-pressed to name a character more pivotal than Maggie and a star more watchable than Rogers.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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The climax of the match arrived in the 88th minute when Jennifer Echegini rose above the defenders to head home the winning goal, completing a remarkable comeback.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Toward the film's climax, Clover confronts the wendigo version of her sister one last time.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Paddle down the Cumberland River and enjoy sights like Riverfront Park and other Nashville landmarks.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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What beloved Valley landmarks used to look like Metro Phoenix has always been in a constant state of change.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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With its endlessly quotable teen slang, closet-envy fashion, and pop culture references, the film remains an epochal '90s movie that hasn't lost a stitch of charm or relevance.—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
19 July 2025
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This movie was meant to be DC’s epochal Avengers-like moment.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Curiously, the two players who were decisive in last night’s tie, Coll and Bonmati, were the two major issues for Spain in the run-up to and during these Euros.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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That put a runner in scoring position, so Brandon Nimmo’s hit drove in what proved to be the decisive run in the game.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Lovato’s casual dessert run marks a momentous occasion.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 July 2025
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Back in 2022, Gilbert marked the 10-year anniversary of that momentous night in the bar.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the person must show race was the crucial and deciding factor.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The bullpen gave up the lead on the first pitch, and then three more in the deciding 10th inning.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Watershed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watershed. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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