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
Working with Sarah Mower, a veteran journalist and the BFC’s ambassador for emerging talent, Weir has launched a program that takes designers back into their schools to connect directly with students and show them that a career in fashion is possible, regardless of background and geography.
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Ella Alexander, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
That includes almost all of the geography questions, like naming a border state for Canada and Mexico, one of the nation’s longest rivers, and the oceans on either coast.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
One of her primary focuses is ensuring that every member—regardless of genre, geography, or career stage—feels genuine value in their Academy membership.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Organizations were selected based on their civic and cultural leadership, broad reach, and community impact and accessibility, with special consideration for those representing a diverse range of disciplines and geographies, and facing public funding cuts.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Ella Alexander, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
That includes almost all of the geography questions, like naming a border state for Canada and Mexico, one of the nation’s longest rivers, and the oceans on either coast.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
One of her primary focuses is ensuring that every member—regardless of genre, geography, or career stage—feels genuine value in their Academy membership.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Organizations were selected based on their civic and cultural leadership, broad reach, and community impact and accessibility, with special consideration for those representing a diverse range of disciplines and geographies, and facing public funding cuts.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
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That, along with the currents and topography of the area, provides a plethora of small fish, which in turn draws a variety of whale species, including minke, fin, humpback, and even beluga whales.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tsunamis can travel significant distances inland, depending on topography and the strength of the waves.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The interesting challenge was balancing the art with the landscape.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University (UVU) on September 10, has rattled the American political landscape and intensified national conversations around political violence and the safety of prominent public figures.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Possessing a stable gait and highly flexible movement capabilities, the robot can walk and run autonomously in complex terrains and environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Drones, a swift water team, cadaver dogs and even GoPros were used in the Cascade Mountain range outside the city of Leavenworth, a rural area known for its wild beauty and treacherous terrain.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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