as in geographies
the physical features of a region as a whole
a map of the topography of the coastline shows a significant loss of wetlands
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Recent Examples of topographies
There are marine and estuary topographies, cypresses, and mangroves.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topographies
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Red fox populations across such vast geographies can differ at the subspecies level, carrying distinct genetic profiles, disease exposures and behavioral adaptations shaped by their specific environments.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The results could help explain mystery mass stranding events at other known hotspots, such as New Zealand, Australia and Massachusetts, which have similar geographies.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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Citizen Science Behind the Find The discovery at Haydon Batch was part of a larger effort by the Somer Valley Rediscovered partnership, which includes local town and parish councils and focuses on biodiversity conservation and community engagement with regional landscapes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Volunteers working with Somer Valley Rediscovered, a regional project focused on improving biodiversity and connecting communities to local landscapes, spotted the organism during a structured mushroom count.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Topographies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topographies. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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