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
Offshore trusts were marketed as quiet sanctuaries, insulated by geography and confidentiality statutes.
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Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The reality of geography also means their recovery may take longer.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The diversity of these targets has exposed the weakness in the security architecture of Gulf states, and the reality of their geography being their destiny.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
The university pointed to geography and the school’s overall momentum as reasons why.
—Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
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Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The reality of geography also means their recovery may take longer.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The diversity of these targets has exposed the weakness in the security architecture of Gulf states, and the reality of their geography being their destiny.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
The university pointed to geography and the school’s overall momentum as reasons why.
—Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
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The Arcadis report finds an impenetrable surface cover outlined in the next option, Alternative 5, to be unfeasible due to the site’s topography and other floodplain issues.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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But nearby, where the topography is more subtle, similar underground folding traps oil and gas in giant fields.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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Citizen Science Behind the Find The discovery at Haydon Batch was part of a larger effort by the Somer Valley Rediscovered partnership, which includes local town and parish councils and focuses on biodiversity conservation and community engagement with regional landscapes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Somer Valley Rediscovered partnership, which includes local town and parish councils, focuses on biodiversity conservation and community engagement with regional landscapes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Casa Gitano is a beachfront property with varying terrain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The research focused on helping Valkyrie adapt to changing conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and quickly connect visual information with physical actions for real-world robotic operations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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