CASCADE Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

(ˌ)kas-ˈkād

Definition of cascade

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

as in to stream

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as in to depend

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Noun

In my work completing the IMD Board Governance Certification, the case of Credit Suisse emerged as a defining study in how trust breakdowns at the board level cascade into institutional failure. — Albana Vrioni, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Death is usually a cascade, and the certificate is designed to capture it. — Jess Steier, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

If Beijing were forced to address a domestic crisis, a fresh wave of sovereign restructurings and defaults could cascade in Pakistan, Ecuador, Zambia, and beyond. — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 Consider adding a circulating water feature to cascade down the slope to a collecting pool. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cascade

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Noun

This Victoria Falls masterpiece is, as its name suggests, modeled on the rich colors of one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls, which sits on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe where the Zambezi River plunges over a basalt cliff.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Get up close to the Grand Sault waterfall on the eponymous trail in Mont-Saint-Joseph Regional Park.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of waterfall

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Read on about Matthew Lillard and Amber Midthunder’s experience on Prime Video’s Carrie, now available to stream.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Starting next year, the Emmy Awards will stream on Amazon Prime Video under a six-year exclusive deal announced yesterday.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of stream

Verb

Meanwhile, the Associated Press reported that Republicans had substantial campaign funds to deploy and that the result could depend on whether Democrats turn out their voters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
In the Shawnee, conservationists point to threatened wildlife such as the Indiana bat and timber snake that depend on an intact forest habitat.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of depend

Verb

Scrapes Without a Licking Branch Scrapes have multiple parts, more specifically the scrape on the ground and the overhanging licking branch.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Tree trimming is also important because overhanging branches can damage roofs, windows, and siding during high winds.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

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Then, in March, Rodrigo will jet off to Europe for shows in Amsterdam, Munich and Barcelona before wrapping the tour with a pair of shows at London’s O2 Arena.

— Karla Cote, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
The vice president has been one of the most visible surrogates on the midterm campaign trail, jetting to locations such as Kansas, Wisconsin and his native Ohio to promote Republican candidates and the administration’s achievements.

— Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

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On the price front, China's residential prices have already fallen by 22% since a 2021 peak, compared with a 67% drop in Japan's after a far greater run-up in prices, the S&P report said.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Insider buying fell 18% to 1,290 buyers, down from 1,580 in the second quarter.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 8 Oct. 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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