Definition of geographynext
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 This can include adding new capabilities, licences or geographies where acquirees have already excelled, rather than acquirers investing time and cost into these areas themselves. Daniel Webber, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The Grand Canyon in the United States Carved over more than 6 million years, the Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and an icon of American geography. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 Our district is also home to remarkable diversity in age, income, and geography, from urban neighborhoods and growing business corridors to the Glades communities, where residents often face very different economic and infrastructure challenges. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026 The sample must include categories covering subjects such as history, geography, literature, science, art, music, current trends, food or business, wordplay, famous people and pop culture. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for geography
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Noun
  • The relatively flat topography of the Gaza Strip was gradually transformed into a stormy landscape of artificial dunes that drifted along with the movement of the army.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • The report also noted that Kraków’s topography is generally flat, and half of the city’s routes are accessible to pedestrians.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
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  • Griffin believed architecture should begin with the landscape rather than compete against it.
    Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • And into this bleak landscape marches the blue-haired angel, Gabriel.
    Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
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  • The call led to a massive local, state and federal law enforcement presence racing up the one-lane road to the campsite, located 2,000 feet up in rough terrain in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, authorities said.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Associated Press photos and videos showed that one of the fallen rocks appeared larger than a multistory building, with ruins scattered across the steep terrain.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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