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
Dee was previously the chief information and technology officer for the skincare company Rodan and Fields for more than five years; and before that was in various roles with Nike, including vice president of sales, geography and Converse technology.
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Virginia looked at a lot of criteria from future broadband needs, customer density and local geography (even tree cover) when considering providers' broadband claims.
—PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
The shift from passive consumption to active participation has transformed how fans engage with pop music, turning concerts into global events that have expanded well beyond geography and generations.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Best conditions for sky watching are typically found away from populated centers, but altitude, direction and local geography also play key roles.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Virginia looked at a lot of criteria from future broadband needs, customer density and local geography (even tree cover) when considering providers' broadband claims.
—PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
The shift from passive consumption to active participation has transformed how fans engage with pop music, turning concerts into global events that have expanded well beyond geography and generations.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Best conditions for sky watching are typically found away from populated centers, but altitude, direction and local geography also play key roles.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
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Howell, who has since retired, said was told the area’s mountainous topography played a role in the message casting too far.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
28 Aug. 2025
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Watch On Eclipse planning for Morocco and Algeria With a complex topography that significantly influences cloud cover and wind, Morocco and northern Algeria present slight challenges.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the grand scheme of things, urban areas are a small percentage of the landscape, so from a statistical standpoint, rural or open landscapes experience more tornadoes.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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These regional favorites highlight the diversity of the American pickle landscape, demonstrating that while national trends favor Vlasic, local preferences can vary significantly.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 2025
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Navigating this complex, rapidly evolving terrain requires leaders who possess both deep technical expertise and strategic foresight.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The 51-page plan lays out everything from the park's geographic zones, terrain, organizational charts, response procedures and climate change to fire behavior, resource management and fuel removal with and without prescribed burns.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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