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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At the same time, warming is destabilising permafrost - permanently frozen ground that can thaw as temperatures rise - and high mountain slopes, increasing the possibility of cascading hazards, the report says.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 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
Daryl Caudle made news in January when he said he would oppose extending the USS Gerald Ford’s deployment, owing to the cascading consequences for maintenance and crew.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Highlights include an extraordinary park, cascading waterfall, structural feats and unique vantages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
He has to shout to be heard over the cascading water.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
