as in waterfalls
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
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Set on 30 acres, the estate has an eclectic mix of tiki huts, limestone waterfalls, koi ponds, and, at its center, a plantation-style mansion with a large tasting room.—
Nora Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025 -
Closer to the home, there is an organic farm, several restaurants and an abundance of parks, waterfalls, hot springs and other natural attractions.—
Roxana Popescu,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The right choice depends on balancing your financial resources, available time, and long-term goals to ensure the business aligns with your vision for passive income success.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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At its core, this skill depends on self-awareness as the first step in leading with authenticity and empathy.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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However, this year’s start of the eight-day Hanukkah celebration falls on the same night as Christmas — a rare occurrence last seen in 2005 and not to be seen again until 2035.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Still, there's plenty of emotions to be had when a florist (Blake Lively) falls for a charming neurosurgeon (director Justin Baldoni), her childhood sweetheart (Brandon Sklenar) re-enters her life, and her beau turns into an abusive jerk.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Cascades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascades. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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