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
For Cornyn and Paxton, the geography of votes was not quite so clear cut.
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Taylor Nichols, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Texas diversified its industries, capitalized on its central geography and ports, and attracted workers from other states and countries.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Each day adds a different layer, but the geography keeps everything within reach.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
This suggests that geography and maritime risk factors may matter more than general economic or governance indicators.
—Dylan Spencer, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
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Taylor Nichols, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Texas diversified its industries, capitalized on its central geography and ports, and attracted workers from other states and countries.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Each day adds a different layer, but the geography keeps everything within reach.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
This suggests that geography and maritime risk factors may matter more than general economic or governance indicators.
—Dylan Spencer, The Conversation, 4 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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There are no craters or evidence of bombs hitting in the surrounding neighborhood, suggesting a great degree of accuracy, said Corey Scher, a researcher who uses satellite imagery and radar data to study landscape changes in armed conflict zones.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The production repainted the Texas landscape to appear as The Big Apple.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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