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
Szijjarto says Hungary's position is not rooted in politics or ideology, but rather geography.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
These are only a few highlights in a season packed with exhibitions that stretch across time, geography, and genre—from Minnie Evans’s fantastical drawings at the High Museum in Atlanta, to the reopening of the Studio Museum in Harlem, to the global energy of Art Basel Miami Beach.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
The event’s key topics will be new geographies and demand flows, AI tech, supply chain resilience and value and influence in a high-tech economy.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Aepnus’s customers want both options, depending on geography and co-location of facilities.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
These are only a few highlights in a season packed with exhibitions that stretch across time, geography, and genre—from Minnie Evans’s fantastical drawings at the High Museum in Atlanta, to the reopening of the Studio Museum in Harlem, to the global energy of Art Basel Miami Beach.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
The event’s key topics will be new geographies and demand flows, AI tech, supply chain resilience and value and influence in a high-tech economy.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Aepnus’s customers want both options, depending on geography and co-location of facilities.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 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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Tasmanian landscape photographer Joy Kachina captures textures and shapes in stunning artistic compositions, and her work has earned her the title of Photographer of the year and a US$5,000 cash prize.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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That’s why kid-friendly shows have offer a unique value proposition for studios even as traditional linear television and the theatrical landscape has become less reliable.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
28 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 2 Oct. 2025.
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