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
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That changed in March of this year, when Russians started using FPV (first-person view) drones to target civilians and civilian infrastructure, including homes, vehicles, and evacuation routes.
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Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Spanning 17 autonomous regions and two small enclaves in North Africa, the country is a cradle of diverse cultures, geography, traditions, even languages.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Businesses and geographies that rely on foreign tourists for commerce could be especially hard-hit.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 May 2025
But behind that mantra is a complex commitment to meeting the emotional, cultural, and narrative needs of Black women across generations and geographies.
—Essence, 22 May 2025
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Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 28 May 2025
Spanning 17 autonomous regions and two small enclaves in North Africa, the country is a cradle of diverse cultures, geography, traditions, even languages.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Businesses and geographies that rely on foreign tourists for commerce could be especially hard-hit.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 May 2025
But behind that mantra is a complex commitment to meeting the emotional, cultural, and narrative needs of Black women across generations and geographies.
—Essence, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
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That points to meteorology also being a factor: Certain times of year could potentially have more impact than others as weather conditions shift, with wind shears, temperature gradients, and topography, for instance, potentially affecting the propagation of sonic booms.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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That gentle topography means quick hops to studios along Pico, red-carpet premieres on Hollywood Boulevard, late dinners on Rodeo Drive.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Electric Forest, Michigan’s notable electronic and jam band festival, has also seen a slowdown in sales, igniting more concern over the landscape overall.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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And the landscape where your house is, is that different?—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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As hybrid work becomes standard terrain rather than a trend, entrepreneurs equipped with secure, cross-platform tools are better positioned to minimize friction, safeguard operations, and unlock time and resources for strategic growth and innovation.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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