as in waterfalls
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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Noun
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Set on 30 acres, the estate has an eclectic mix of tiki huts, limestone waterfalls, koi ponds, and, at its center, a plantation-style mansion with a large tasting room.—
Nora Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025 -
Closer to the home, there is an organic farm, several restaurants and an abundance of parks, waterfalls, hot springs and other natural attractions.—
Roxana Popescu,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The cost of moving the mountain, so to speak, depends on whether the pile is deemed hazardous.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Mar. 2025
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Treatment depends on the underlying cause and individual case.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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His visit to the referee training course falls the day after the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey in London, which was especially momentous as Princess Kate and King Charles attended for the first time in two years.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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If the issue falls outside your skillset, call a plumber to inspect and repair the sprinkler system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Cascades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cascades. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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