as in topography
the physical features of a region as a whole
the geography of the region matches ancient descriptions of the location of the lost city
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Recent Examples of geography
Leading in different geographies has taught me the importance of adaptability, cultural awareness, and strategic clarity.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Shifting trends in human migration have resulted in a human geography that is profoundly different from that of centuries ago.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
That included reducing the complex spatial and political geographies of native societies to blank spaces, awaiting a European re-reading of the land.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Regardless of the geography, there are at least 10 ways relocating can help your career.
—Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Shifting trends in human migration have resulted in a human geography that is profoundly different from that of centuries ago.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
That included reducing the complex spatial and political geographies of native societies to blank spaces, awaiting a European re-reading of the land.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Regardless of the geography, there are at least 10 ways relocating can help your career.
—Bill Gurley, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
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New York City’s size, density, and patchwork topography make comprehensive protection hard to design and harder to build.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Kelsey Young, the Artemis II lunar science lead, asked pilot Victor Glover to make topography comparisons between the moon's north and south poles.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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There were no army patrols, no police presence, no customs post, no signs, and no explanation for this weird blip in the landscape.—
Colm Tóibín,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Set in breathtaking natural landscapes with all-inclusive convenience, North America's best dude ranches are perfect for family vacations and multigenerational trips.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Snow crews with Keystone worked to keep terrain connected through the end of the season, despite limited snow.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Artemis 2 astronauts will study the moon during the flyby, gathering data that could help scientists better understand the terrain and geology of Earth's nearest neighbor.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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