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
The Santa Ana winds, as they’re known, are a naturally occurring phenomenon made possible by the geography in the western U.S.
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Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
Soils and Geology of Temecula Valley The unique geography and geology of Temecula Valley play a significant role in shaping the region’s terroir.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Editor’s picks The geography of the Pacific Palisades caused another difficulty in efforts to combat the flames: its hilly landscape covers elevations from sea level up to 1,500 feet, and water pressure in those higher places fell as the tanks were used up.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Wells’ initial direction at least orients the viewer in the physical sense, establishing the geography of the ER as the show’s expansive, yet limited, setting.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
Soils and Geology of Temecula Valley The unique geography and geology of Temecula Valley play a significant role in shaping the region’s terroir.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Editor’s picks The geography of the Pacific Palisades caused another difficulty in efforts to combat the flames: its hilly landscape covers elevations from sea level up to 1,500 feet, and water pressure in those higher places fell as the tanks were used up.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Wells’ initial direction at least orients the viewer in the physical sense, establishing the geography of the ER as the show’s expansive, yet limited, setting.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
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Cleanup will take years The massive amounts of debris are going to be difficult to clean up because of the topography of the land as well as the sheer amount of toxic materials that need to be collected, the experts said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Its striking topography boasts the world’s second-largest boiling lake and the Waitukubuli National Trail, an 115-mile route weaving through mountain ridges, lush rainforests, and welcoming villages.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips.—
Scott Mowbray Amrita Chandradas,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, this series adaptation of Nobel Literary Prize-winner Gabriel García Márquez’s 1967 magnum opus solidifies Colombia’s position as a premier destination for international productions, underscoring the diversity of its landscapes, exceptional talent and top-tier services.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Hours later, however, Espe’s worst fears were realized when the Skymaster vanished into the icy terrain near the border of Alaska and the Yukon, Canada’s westernmost territory.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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Compare that with the Woolsey Fire, which in 2018 roared through roughly the same terrain, incinerating 97,000 acres and destroying 1,600 structures.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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