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
Together, these criteria highlight not just the shortest runways on Earth, but the ones where geography most dramatically shapes the act of landing.
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Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
In Baltimore, that double vision has a geography.
—Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
The geography doesn’t build tension, and the clues suffer as a result.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Aspen’s geography and strict zoning laws limit the availability of land for new construction.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
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Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
In Baltimore, that double vision has a geography.
—Jack Hill, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2026
The geography doesn’t build tension, and the clues suffer as a result.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Aspen’s geography and strict zoning laws limit the availability of land for new construction.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
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The service will go live in 2028 and bring mobile communications to areas where network expansion is particularly challenging, including in areas with nature conservation requirements or demanding topography, Deutsche Telekom said in a statement.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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The topography, weather, cultures and other factors were drastically distinct from Old World norms, so managing cattle required something beyond the skill sets of Andalusian herders.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The frames fit 5x7-inch photos without a mat and can be displayed either in portrait or landscape view.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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An endless desert landscape of canyons against the open sky.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The robots could carry sensors and move continuously across terrain.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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The new suspension fork makes riding in bumpy terrain smoother, and the shorter wheelbase improves maneuverability when riding through tight urban spaces – especially when compared to front loaders like FamilyNext Pro, for example.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 02,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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