cascade
noun
a waterfall descending over a steep, rocky surface.
cascading
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present participleof cascade.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The exemptions are, in some respects, similar to the treatment of manufacturers’ purchases on inputs to factories, which is designed to prevent cascading layers of the same tax on the same product.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
"We have seen cascading disasters, like what we saw August 26, where one event triggers multiple events," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Highlights include an extraordinary park, cascading waterfall, structural feats and unique vantages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
She too referenced the cascading effects that the lack of classification has on educating clinicians, family knowledge and insurance coverage.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Better yet, if we can make it to the first ledge, there’s a cascading trail.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
