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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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Noun
Earlier this year, the state once again hired an external organization to probe complaints about the Department of Human Services’ leadership amid high turnover, a cascade of formal complaints and millions of dollars in settlements with departing staff, The Post reported this week. Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026 Admiralty Bay Head south from Port Elizabeth along the shores of Admiralty Bay, where some of the island's loveliest beaches unfurl in a cascade of fine white sand and turquoise seas. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Route 100, for example, links downtown Miami, Miami Beach and Aventura, and its path through traffic-heavy congestions like the MacArthur Causeway helps explain why delays can cascade into crowding. Yaelis Pena, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 Historic ʻauwai irrigation channels run through the property, feeding a series of reflecting pools that cascade down toward Nuʻuanu Stream. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cascade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascade
Noun
  • Best Hikes Comet Falls For a good waterfall hike, Neville recommends the trail to Comet Falls.
    Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Las Cascadas de Agua Azul is a series of waterfalls marked by a surreal blue color, which can most likely be explained by its high level of carbonate salts.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Cox Contour app lets customers access the latest news and weather anytime as well as stream their favorite content on smartphones and tablets.
    Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • All told, average minutes streamed increased 37% versus 2024-25, as hoops fans who’ve quit the pay-TV habit have remained locked in with their hometown faves via digital pathways.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The way coffee interacts with adenosine and cortisol is really complex, and can differ from person to person, depending on their biology, circumstances, and environment.
    Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Treatment frequency typically depends on your starting point and your specific biology.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The High Court in Ireland issued its warrant for Kinahan only forty-eight hours before he was arrested.
    Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
  • In 2021, the FAA issued special conditions for MagniX’s earlier engines, but has yet to grant the company crucial Part 33 type certification.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Trim any overhanging branches that drop leaves directly into your gutters.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Adding to the space available is a large island with an overhanging counter top that allows for seating two adults comfortably.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Peak sandal season is almost upon us — and will come even sooner for those jetting off on tropical spring break getaways.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Their boneless design also enables unique movement — from crawling along the ocean floor to jetting through water by expelling it rapidly from their bodies.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • His portfolio fell 44% in the dot-com crash, and sustained a 40% loss in 2008.
    Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Lee then came up to the plate and fell behind in the count 1-2.
    Tony Gleason, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • For the center of the piazza, Noguchi has designed a fountain that would spurt up into the air and then spill over onto the piazza.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Keep an eye out for the coton de tulear, which spurted from 92nd in 2024 to 79th last year.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Cascade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascade. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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