waterfalls

plural of waterfall
as in rapids
a fall of water usually from a great height I used to like to throw sticks in the stream and watch them go over the waterfall

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Recent Examples of waterfalls There's waterfalls coming down the mountains, bears running around and ducks and loons flying around and swimming. Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024 Players swing amid waterfalls and lakes framed by olive trees and stunning views down to the Mediterranean. Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024 Often, travelers on their journey to the waterfalls Sendang Gila and Tiu Teja pass through the forest along the way. Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Currently listed for $22 million, the 800-acre working cattle ranch comprises five separate parcels composed of lush rolling hills filled with tropical foliage, natural waterfalls, and many orchards. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024 When the series premiere opens, we’re greeted with gorgeous raging rivers, plummeting waterfalls and thunderous mountains. Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 Sep. 2024

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“Waterfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterfalls. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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