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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
Instead, the reaction proceeds through a cascade of events. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026 The flying mess creates the ever-present risk of high-speed collisions that could set off a cascade, known as the Kessler Effect, in which the debris from one satellite strikes multiple other satellites which in turn produce more destructive debris of their own and on and on. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
There’s still an impressive series of serene pools, which cascade down the hill. Barry Neild, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025 Her signature brunette curls cascade over a cozy gray hoodie as morning light peeks through the window. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cascade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascade
Noun
  • Travel and Leisure readers previously ranked Changi Airport in Singapore, with the world's largest indoor waterfall and hundreds of thousands of plants, as one of their favorites.
    Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
  • While gorilla trekking is undoubtedly the key attraction here, Gorilla Forest Lodge also offers other outdoor activities like birding (over 350 species) and waterfall hikes, along with cultural immersions with the Batwa and Bakiga communities.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In the videos, which are still streaming on the servers of the New York Times, the incessant Israeli bombing rattles the viewer’s nerves through the immediacy of our screens.
    Max Weiss, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The show will air one last time on the CBS Television Network and will be available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs).
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Nvidia, for example, depends on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to fabricate its designs.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Insurance expert Karl Susman said the cost of earthquake insurance depends on multiple factors, including the home itself, when it was built, where it's located, and whether it's bolted.
    Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Several weeks after the alleged incident, Sutherland and McCollough issued a joint statement in which Sutherland apologized.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Iran issued a notice, known as a NOTAM, on Wednesday closing its airspace to all flights except international civil arrivals and departures with prior permission from Iran's aviation authorities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The performance defied concerns overhanging the economy for months, as hiring slowed and inflation ticked higher.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The main question overhanging the episode, and which will presumably drive much of the season, revolves around how all of the series’ players are connected to House.
    Jack King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The duo jetted off to Italy for the Venice Film Festival and walked the red carpet at the Variety and Golden Globes Party.
    Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
  • In the summer of 1999, Maher jetted to the south of France to begin his new career.
    Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The 1971 Vikings were the other team, and Minnesota wound up falling at home to Dallas in its initial playoff contest.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
  • In witness footage shared by the police, the paraglider is seen falling from the sky with a faulty parachute and spiraling quickly towards the waters below, before smashing into the ocean in front of horrified beachgoers.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The first half of Tarantino’s epic action-movie mixtape Kill Bill is both ultra-stylish and ultra-violent, qualities that blend to create a kinetic blur of flashing blades and spurting arteries.
    Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025

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“Cascade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascade. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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