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
Tragically, the risk posed by Altadena’s geography became all too real just weeks later when 18 people were killed and more than 9,000 structures were destroyed in that community.
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Kristian Fors, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
In the past, national power has depended on geography, relative military strength, the cohesion of tribal identities, population size, the reliability of social safety nets, and vulnerability to climate change.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 11 Aug. 2025
For as far as the eye can see, the Colorado Plateau provides visitors with such otherworldly geography to explore, sculpted by ancient seas, tectonic uplift and erosion throughout millions of years.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
Conferences are reshaping themselves based on media revenue, streaming platforms potential, rather than geography, game start times or tradition, leading to shifting allegiances and tensions.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
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Kristian Fors, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
In the past, national power has depended on geography, relative military strength, the cohesion of tribal identities, population size, the reliability of social safety nets, and vulnerability to climate change.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 11 Aug. 2025
For as far as the eye can see, the Colorado Plateau provides visitors with such otherworldly geography to explore, sculpted by ancient seas, tectonic uplift and erosion throughout millions of years.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
Conferences are reshaping themselves based on media revenue, streaming platforms potential, rather than geography, game start times or tradition, leading to shifting allegiances and tensions.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
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Sinuous light fixtures, modeled after the topography, shine in shipshape rooms that, though modern, feel quintessentially of the place.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
11 Aug. 2025
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The maps are developed using scientific analysis of vegetation, topography, fire weather and wind patterns to identify areas at risk for wildfire, according to a report to councilmembers by Christopher Pena, the city’s emergency management coordinator.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
31 July 2025
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By embracing consolidation and AI, organizations can move beyond fragmented security tools and finally achieve the level of protection required in today’s threat landscape.—
Mohan Koo,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Global investors remain focused on the tariff landscape this week, with traders digesting U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to delay higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods for another 90 days.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
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One to two inches are likely in the Turks and Caicos and northern Dominican Republic, with 2 to 4 inches possible in Puerto Rico and the northern Leeward Islands, potentially causing flash flooding and mudslides in higher terrain.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The military vehicles, known for transporting troops across desert terrain in Iraq and Afghanistan, now squeezed through congested traffic alongside taxis and Ubers dropping off commuters and tourists.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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