as in geography
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 topography Due to the topography of these regions, the populations are often fragmented and persisted with small, stable populations over long periods of time, the researchers said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025 The opening image somersaults backward twice before settling quietly just over the surface of an undisturbed reservoir, then submerging to reveal digital animation of its underwater topography. Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025 The San Diego Mountain Biking Association recommends this area for mountain biking because of its cross-country topography. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025 That, along with the currents and topography of the area, provides a plethora of small fish, which in turn draws a variety of whale species, including minke, fin, humpback, and even beluga whales. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for topography
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Noun
  • Other common occupations held by Americans include retail salespeople, registered nurses, customer service representatives and fast food and counter workers, though the results vary slightly by geography.
    Natalie Wu, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
  • This quiz invites you to dive into the moon's geography and uncover the secrets etched into its surface.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • With the Democratic Party seeking strong contenders for the 2028 presidential election, Newsom’s potential candidacy could influence the Democratic primary landscape, policy debates, and the broader national conversation on leadership and governance.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Viral deep fakes made with new video tools mark an even more treacherous informational terrain.
    Nadav Ziv, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Finally, there’s an air fork and suspension to smooth out the ride, even over rough terrain.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Topography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topography. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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