cascades 1 of 2

noun

Definition of cascadesnext
plural of cascade
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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cascades

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cascade
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as in streams

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as in depends

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascades
  1. waterfalls
  2. depends
  3. falls
Noun
  • 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
Definition of waterfalls
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of depends
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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