How to Use cascade in a Sentence

cascade

1 of 2 noun

• Her hair was arranged in a cascade of curls.
• That decision set off a cascade of events.
• The first explanation holds that the cascade is in the eye of the beholder.
  — Paul Poast, The Atlantic, 17 Nov. 2023
• The first and larger pool is carved into the clifftop's rocks and cascades with water.
  — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 27 June 2023
• Unwind on the rocks as the warm waterfall cascades over you.
  — Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2023
• From one of the ship’s drain holes, a steaming pink sludge cascades into the frigid waters of the Southern Ocean.
  — Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2023
• Paper lanterns shaped like globes hung from the ceiling, and a cascade of string lights brightened the back wall.
  — Laura Meckler, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2022
• In late February, amid the cascade of rainstorms, the farmer’s father, John Kirkpatrick, died at the age of 92.
  — Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
• Suddenly, the rope jerks tight, rock and debris cascade down the gully across the ridge, and Emmett goes silent.
  — Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Apr. 2023
• Like for many children who have since died by suicide, the return to school in August 2021 was for O the start of a cascade of crises.
  — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
• Think of what's happening in the cascade effect in state elections.
  — ABC News, 23 Apr. 2023
• The trail will lead you past cascades flowing off the peaks of Mount Diablo over the course of a moderate 5.1-mile circuit.
  — Jenna Scatena, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
• The very first picture shows Palmer winking at the camera while her inky black hair cascades toward her chest.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 19 Oct. 2023
• The cascade of snippets from huge artists disappearing could even usher in a new era on the For You Page feed.
  — Reece Rogers, WIRED, 1 Feb. 2024
• One wrong grab can send a cascade of snack bags or granola bars crashing to the floor, but containers keep food in check.
  — Casey Barber, CNN, 26 Mar. 2023
• This has had a cascade of effects on the Chinese economy.
  — Zhiyong Yang, The Conversation, 13 Sep. 2023
• Its arrival, which this year occurred in late spring, triggers a cascade of changes to wind patterns and rainfall around the globe.
  — Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 27 July 2023
• Her hair was unstyled with a slight middle part that let her straight blonde hair cascade around her and past her collarbones.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 19 Dec. 2022
• Fragrant, lavender-blue racemes up to 12 inches long cascade from its stems.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2023
• The move aimed to shore up the financial system after a cascade of major bank failures.
  — Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 May 2023
• Immense cascades of chords up and down the keyboard convert the entire upper body into a lever.
  — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
• Polland, who has a cascade of graying hair, explained why he was chosen for the honor.
  — Ismail Ibrahim, The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2024
• His mother, Phyllis, died in September at the age of 92, and the past year has brought with it a cascade of frustrating new injuries.
  — Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2022
• But even for an industry known for its volatility, the downfall of SBF came as a cascade of cold water.
  — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2022
• Tables overflowed with a cascade of sweet-smelling white flowers and candles.
  — Elizabeth Taylor, Variety, 15 Feb. 2024
• The malformation, known as VOGM, results in an overwhelming amount of blood stressing the vein and heart and can lead to a cascade of health problems.
  — Nadia Kounang, CNN, 4 May 2023
• The heat that those waters release into the atmosphere causes a cascade of changes in weather patterns around the world.
  — Quentin Septer, Scientific American, 16 Feb. 2024
• But the program has been blocked following a cascade of legal challenges.
  — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2022
• Look for tiny holes or leaks at seams, and check whether water cascades over the edges like a waterfall during a downpour instead of draining.
  — Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2023
• Think: a berry colored cascade of faux flowers that completely envelop the wearer from head to toe, look number four from Noir Kei Ninomiya’s fall 2023 collection.
  — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2024

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cascade

2 of 2 verb

• The water cascades over the rocks.
• Her hair cascaded down around her shoulders.
• The home team and the home fans sure thought so, their cheers cascading from the rafters to the court.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2023
• The hair is cascading, and her smile is wide and knowing.
  — Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 4 Dec. 2023
• The rest of her hair was left in loose, tousled waves that cascaded to her chest.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 4 Oct. 2023
• The alert skier veers to the right as the avalanche continues down the slope to avoid being caught up in the cascading snow, the video shows.
  — Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2024
• Simply place the top ring and let the strings cascade down for a stunning, stress-free display.
  — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
• Schafer paired the top with a silky white low-rise skirt that cascaded down to the carpet and white platform heels.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Mar. 2023
• This textured hair was long, too, with the curly tips cascading all the way to Bailey's butt.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 22 Aug. 2023
• Its cascading vines bring all the drama without the fuss.
  — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 27 July 2023
• The dress was adorned with gemstones cascading down the layered skirt as well as sequins and pearls on the bodice.
  — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 3 Oct. 2023
• And the cascading effects could reach customers near and far.
  — Sarah Raza, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
• And changes to the region’s white sharks could bring cascading effects through the ecosystem.
  — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
• The rest of the star's amber blonde hair was left loose and dry, cascading down to the center of her back and brushing the top of her gold corset top.
  — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 Oct. 2023
• There were shiny marble floors, plain white walls, and a faux-stone spiral slide cascading down to the pool.
  — ELLE Decor, 7 June 2023
• Starting with cornrows at the base, the pony begins high on the back of his head, cascading down in shiny straightness to the back of his knees.
  — Marci Robin, Allure, 22 Mar. 2023
• The impacts cascaded through the food web, affecting fish, birds and whales.
  — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 29 Feb. 2024
• Up a cascading staircase to the second floor, the faint sound of a grand piano signaled the call to dinner in the Salomon Room.
  — Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2023
• There were, however, earrings made of bows and beads that cascaded down from the hair rolls.
  — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2024
• Swiping up from the bottom brings up those widgets, and that has a big cascading effect on the OS.
  — Wes Davis, The Verge, 18 Sep. 2023
• Over the set was a long black coat cascading as Kuzma walked and a black leather bag with orange details in hand.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Oct. 2023
• The avant-garde design featured a tiered cape that had ruffled feathers cascading down to the floor of the blue carpet.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2023
• The design featured petal-like details cascading down from the bust.
  — Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
• Shortages at the cloud vendors are cascading down to their clients, which include some big names in tech.
  — Paresh Dave, WIRED, 24 Aug. 2023
• That would be the Gladiators’ last score of the game, as injuries and mistakes began to cascade in the second half.
  — Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 18 Sep. 2023
• At the 11-minute mark, Hancock jumped from avant-garde synth stabs to elegant, note cascading runs on the baby grand.
  — Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
• This color from stylist Makenna Gunter cascades from a deeper shade to rose gold to strawberry blonde on the ends.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024
• Gisa cuts a classic profile, with sleek lines, cascading aft decks, and a pointed bow.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023
• But a fault in the feeder line of the sprinkler system caused water to cascade over many of the batteries, damaging them.
  — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2023
• Meghan wore a silk chiffon white shirt dress with a cascading floral pattern, which fan blogs identified as an Oscar de la Renta ensemble that was already in her closet.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024