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
Deon also highlighted that Greece’s extensive coastline and archipelagic geography favor floating deployment, enabling generation near demand without permanent land use or competition with renewables, agriculture, or housing.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The difference is not geography.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026
The data backs him up—and the geography surprised even him.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Consumer protections that vary widely based on local political geography are not a sound foundation for statewide energy policy.
—Michael Rombach, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
The difference is not geography.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2026
The data backs him up—and the geography surprised even him.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Consumer protections that vary widely based on local political geography are not a sound foundation for statewide energy policy.
—Michael Rombach, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
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But the region is difficult to investigate due to its topography, which poses challenges for robotic surveying.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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Often likened to a smaller version of Naples, Salerno also has a hilly topography.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Expansive windows and view-facing gathering spaces were designed to keep the landscape in the foreground, from morning light across the water to sunset color washing over the hills.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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There’s so much diversity in terms of landscapes and different industries.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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By studying how dogs navigate rough terrain, geckos climb walls, and fish move through water, researchers are creating machines capable of solving problems that traditional robots struggle to address.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Challenging terrain and weather conditions prevented a helicopter from landing.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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