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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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Recent Examples of cataract
Exposure to high levels of radium can result in adverse health conditions like anemia, cataracts, fractured teeth, cancer (especially bone cancer) and death, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
In addition, a higher percentage of early-onset cataracts as a result of space radiation exposure have been reported by astronauts.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The formation of cataracts is a natural part of aging.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Doctors will check a person’s vision and also check for glaucoma, cataracts and signs of other health conditions such as diabetes.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
In addition, a higher percentage of early-onset cataracts as a result of space radiation exposure have been reported by astronauts.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The formation of cataracts is a natural part of aging.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Doctors will check a person’s vision and also check for glaucoma, cataracts and signs of other health conditions such as diabetes.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cataract
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More than 40 acres of the resort are undeveloped, giving guests the chance to explore wetlands, old-growth forests, and a historic quarry with a waterfall that’s active year-round, all without leaving the property.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Go north for the wilds outside of Palm Springs—from Indian Canyons to Joshua Tree—with waterfalls, palm oases, and excellent topography for bouldering.—
Visit California,
AFAR Media,
14 Mar. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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That followed a days-long selloff that had markets on track for their worst week in about two years amid a cascade of tariffs and tariff relief measures that left investors reeling with uncertainty.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
7 Mar. 2025
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Those changes, while significant, are only part of the cascade of changes developers proposed for the area.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2025
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But for those unwilling to venture out to see the movie, Forbes reported, the temptation to find leaks and torrents apparently became hard to resist.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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In marrying into, then blowing the whistle on, the British monarchy, Meghan has both inspired love and hope and fangirls and been targeted with hate, including a torrent of racist, sexist abuse from the British tabloids and gross commentary from President Trump.—
Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Cataract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataract. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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