as in milestone
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
a watershed moment in her life came when she inherited a reasonable sum of money and was able to start her own coffee shop
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Recent Examples of watershed
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Madeline Heim is a Report for America corps reporter who writes about environmental issues in the Mississippi River watershed and across Wisconsin.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
The governor in a video announcing his executive order said state leaders must work together to preserve the watersheds.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 20 Nov. 2024
Snow accumulates on the watershed during the winter, especially at higher elevations.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
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The drought warning was declared on Nov. 18 and lasted for nearly a month, as the city’s water management team worked to improve reservoir levels throughout its massive watershed.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Madeline Heim is a Report for America corps reporter who writes about environmental issues in the Mississippi River watershed and across Wisconsin.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
The governor in a video announcing his executive order said state leaders must work together to preserve the watersheds.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 20 Nov. 2024
Snow accumulates on the watershed during the winter, especially at higher elevations.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watershed
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Celebrate milestones and achievements, showing the tangible impact of employees’ efforts.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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This week may bring a milestone event or situation in regard to a community for you, such as a festive party, award show or networking mixer.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Policy plays a pivotal role in this transformation.Dan Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Basquiat also reimagined pivotal moments in history through the lens of the Swiss Alps.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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At the climax of a recent episode of the U.K. version of the competition reality series, Gray stormed off the stage after the judges failed to save her.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Apple officially confirmed it back in fall 2024 following the climax of season 4.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The same goes for Deux Ex and Super Meat Boy, both landmark titles in their genres.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Women's Health Sector Is Primed For Growth The NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 was a landmark achievement in closing the gender gap in medical research.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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In his essay, Adam Roberts makes the case for this epochal view by citing the durability of the conflict between the two great powers over more than four decades.Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2010
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And in my view, this burgeoning momentum is a prelude to an epochal change that will fully gather speed with the coming of the new year.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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On the decisive sequence, Cates barely won a race to the puck at the red line, chipped it in the air, batted it forward with his glove and then lifted a backhander past Bobrovsky with two Panthers bearing down on him from behind.Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Protecting the Future The rise of Red Note demands action—not panic, but thoughtful, decisive measures to safeguard people and democratic principles.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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While the certification of votes served as a ceremonial completion to the turbulent 2024 election, the day also marked a momentous anniversary of the violent mob that stormed the Capitol four years ago, when Trump supporters attempted to disrupt the count.Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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This was a momentous milestone at Mile High, and before the game, the nerves were palpable.Michael Silver, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Travis weeks earlier cited as the deciding and unprecedented factor.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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As a result of the split, Sheboygan city residents play no deciding role in either of the two districts, which both lean heavily Republican.Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
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“Watershed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watershed. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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