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Recent Examples of cascade
Marci Robin, Allure, 7 May 2025
The makings of our modern resettlement system can be traced back to the fallout of the Vietnam War, a cascade of international crises stoked by the U.S.
The First Vietnamese in America
Matthew Wills
January 18, 2021
Before 1945, many Vietnamese migrants to the United States were laborers.
—Allison Miller, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro, a dramatic wall of cascading water, closely resembles the 'Wall of Tears’ in the West Maui Mountains, Waialeale Falls ('The Weeping Wall') in Kauai Island or the famed 'Bridal Veil Falls' in Wailuku River State Park on the Big Island.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Flowing over the structured shoulders of her blue and white floral R13 suit were cascades of curls.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 7 May 2025
The makings of our modern resettlement system can be traced back to the fallout of the Vietnam War, a cascade of international crises stoked by the U.S.
The First Vietnamese in America
Matthew Wills
January 18, 2021
Before 1945, many Vietnamese migrants to the United States were laborers.
—Allison Miller, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
Elements of fabric ruching and stitching featured at the hips, with sheer fabric cascading throughout the rest of the piece.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro, a dramatic wall of cascading water, closely resembles the 'Wall of Tears’ in the West Maui Mountains, Waialeale Falls ('The Weeping Wall') in Kauai Island or the famed 'Bridal Veil Falls' in Wailuku River State Park on the Big Island.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cascade
Noun
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The expansive terrain not only features glaciers, but also scenic waterfalls, temperate rain forest, picturesque fjords, and an abundance of wildlife.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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One hiker died and another was injured after falling from a walking trail into a waterfall area in Virginia, authorities said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Seasons 1 and 2 of Shrinking can be streamed on Apple TV+.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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From lightweight Android tablets that handle streaming and scrolling with ease to iPads with all-day battery and enough power to feel like a laptop, there’s something here for every budget.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Social isolation and loneliness may be chronic or occur in episodes, but that depends on an individual’s circumstances.—
Joshua Zatulskis,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Their appearance and length of time in the sky depends on the temperature, humidity, wind speed and altitude, according to the National Weather Service.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Banks consider issuing their own cryptocurrency Some of the biggest U.S. banks are exploring whether to team up to issue a joint stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency, The Wall Street Journal reported on May 22.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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That reward system came under fire in the early 1970s under Mayor Richard J. Daley, when federal courts issued a series of orders prohibiting patronage employment in Chicago.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Gonzalez spots an overhanging tree with dozens of fish — Mayan cichlids, oscars, tilapia and peacock bass, hovering in the dark shade below it.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Ants are more likely to build hills in overgrown areas with tall grass and overhanging shrubs.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Don’t jet off just yet, though: A slew of new museums, such as the International Museum of Memory and Slavery in Ouidah and Cotonou’s Museum of Contemporary Art, are set to open in the coming year—and will surely be worth the wait.—
Chris Schalkx,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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In the days since, we’re seen celebrities nursing sore heads from the after-parties and exiting The Mark and The Carlyle hotels to jet back to LA or their NYC brownstones, or powering through to their other starry engagements.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 May 2025
Verb
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More: Stocks fall, Dow down 800 points as bonds tank amid tax debate.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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So in the end, how could this not be Beltré, who fell just short of 3,000 hits and 500 homers on this side of the Y2K line, while redefining what elite third-base leatherwork looked like?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Miami surged ahead by 14 points in the second quarter, but that lead evaporated and the game went to the fourth tied at 83 before a group of reserves led a furious 16-3 fourth quarter spurt.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Investigators have not yet discovered the cause of the fire but, according to the Associated Press, images from the scene showed huge flames spurting from the windows and doors of the two- or three-story building.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Cascade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascade. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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