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 So even the geography is an advantage today in the global world and in this new world order which is happening, in terms of geoeconomics. Ayesha Javed, TIME, 27 Oct. 2024 Through her jewelry, Eddy captures the essence of her homeland, offering wearable art that reflects the intersection of heritage, geography, and personal history. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024 His style is the opposite of athletic, unless geography paired with existential contemplation constitutes a sport. Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024 Steve Savage is an agricultural scientist with over 40 years of experience with a wide range of crops, geographies and technologies. Steven Savage, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for geography 
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Noun
  • Eggers Grove encompasses dune and swale topography unique to areas close to Lake Michigan.
    Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Because of its unique topography, Copper’s easiest terrain is concentrated at the western end of the resort and increases in difficulty progressively from west to east.
    John Meyer, The Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2024
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  • The company acknowledges the risks associated with market adoption of lidar technology and the competitive landscape.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Drought has parched the Northeast U.S. for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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  • Rafael is forecast to pass near Jamaica Tuesday, bringing torrential rainfall to the island country that could trigger mudslides along the higher terrain.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Rain was also likely across the higher terrain and in north and east Phoenix, with a maximum of half of an inch expected.
    Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024

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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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