cascade 1 of 2

noun

(ˌ)kas-ˈkād How to pronounce cascade (audio)
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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as in to stream

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as in to depend

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Recent Examples of cascade
Noun
Spearfish Falls is one of three spectacular cascades in Spearfish Canyon—even prettier dressed in autumn foliage. — Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 19 Aug. 2026 The change is prompting more governments to reconsider whether to acquire nuclear weapons of their own, raising the risk of a proliferation cascade, analysts say. — Anniek Bao,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
Smoke can trigger inflammation in different parts of the body, often attacking a person’s weakest points, which can then cascade into different effects of an immune system trying to fight a nasty irritant, doctors and scientists said. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 Players will experience unforeseen bounces, and shots will cascade down undulations and into tricky pot bunkers. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cascade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascade
  1. waterfall
  2. stream
  3. depend
  4. issue
  5. overhang
  6. jet
  7. fall
  8. spurt
Noun
  • Charged drops, the team notes in the paper, form naturally in clouds, thunderstorms, ocean waves, fountains, and waterfalls, as well as in industrial processes like electrostatic spraying and inkjet printing.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The meltwater pouring off Bråsvellbreen like waterfalls, though breathtakingly beautiful, was another sobering reminder of the consequences of global warming.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of waterfall
Verb
  • The two-hour show, which streamed live on the Queen Beauty Network, included the swimsuit and evening-gown presentations and a question-and-answer session.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The next few weeks will also bring fresh seasons of Hulu’s Chad Powers, Peacock’s The Paper, and Apple TV’s Slow Horses — all of which are returning within a year (or less) of when their last episodes streamed.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of stream
Verb
  • For comparison, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest foundry, began mass-producing 7nm chips in 2018 and can achieve yields exceeding 90%, depending on factors including chip design and die size.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Canny said Biird’s stage show fluctuates from the full 11 members down to seven, depending on the gig.
    — Dan Kelly August 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of depend
Verb
  • Solowin's Bahrain subsidiary is licensed to issue stablecoins, vital for agent transactions, as stablecoins see increasing adoption.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Talwani, the judge, quickly set dates for new hearings, and late Thursday night issued a temporary restraining order blocking key parts of the new rule for at least two weeks.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of issue
Verb
  • Then there’s the overhanging trauma of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, since most local Christians in Israel and the occupied West Bank are Palestinian.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • According to the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office, picking fruit off an overhanging branch can result in a $200 civil citation or even criminal charges.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of overhang
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  • And by the looks of the first photos (below), Emily seems to be jetting off to meet her on-again, off-again chef boyfriend Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), picking up where season five left off.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And the entire team took the field on fumes after jetting across the country and landing early Monday morning following a three-game drubbing in Boston over the weekend.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of jet
Verb
  • The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Oscar winner paired a leopard-print Givenchy fall 2026 dress and the fashion house’s modern take on T-strap high heels.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fall
Verb
  • However, Ormund is sickened by the blood spurting in his eyes, and Roddy turns the tables, using his remaining hand to stick a knife well into Ormund's backside.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
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