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as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
in spring the melting snows usually produce a cataract that inundates the valley
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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 -
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
Noun
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The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a flood warning in several North Texas counties, including Tarrant County, beginning Monday evening through Tuesday morning, when 1 to 3 inches of rain is forecast.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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That Noah and a handful of family members really could have sustained thousands of animals for months, floating above a global flood that drowned everyone else in the wicked world.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
Noun
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This may trigger an inflammatory cascade in the brain that leads to the synapse loss and memory decline characteristic of Alzheimer’s.—
Paul McClure
May 20,
New Atlas,
20 May 2025
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Visit after a hard rain for the most dramatic cascades.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The company has been grappling with a historic cyberattack, higher-than-expected medical costs and a torrent of public blowback after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The Big Picture Want to catch up on the recent torrent of news?—
Rebecca Dzombak,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Cataract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataract. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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