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Recent Examples of topography
With no shortage of topographies and landmarks to explore, the Peach State won’t leave any visitor wondering about its natural appeal.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
These winds are not a product of climate change — they are created by temperature changes related to the topography of the West.
—Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
The new map of Antarctica's topography beneath the ice gives scientists a better look at how the continent might respond to global warming.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
As the only state located entirely within the Appalachian Mountain region, West Virginia’s unique topography means it is filled with ancient mountains (the Appalachians formed 480 million years ago) and hills, along with plenty of snowfall.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
These winds are not a product of climate change — they are created by temperature changes related to the topography of the West.
—Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
The new map of Antarctica's topography beneath the ice gives scientists a better look at how the continent might respond to global warming.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
As the only state located entirely within the Appalachian Mountain region, West Virginia’s unique topography means it is filled with ancient mountains (the Appalachians formed 480 million years ago) and hills, along with plenty of snowfall.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topography
Noun
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And, while the regulatory pressures have faded in the U.S., climate rules remain significant and growing in many of the key geographies around the world, meaning that multinational companies still need to pay attention to sustainability.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Some of the top imports from Costa Rica include products such as bananas and coffee, which are hardly grown at all in the U.S. because of geography.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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President Trump continues to move with breathtaking speed to alter the federal government and, perhaps, the societal landscape.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In today’s dynamic financial landscape, access to expert insights is paramount.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The researchers plan to investigate about 10,000 square meters (over 100,000 square feet) more of the area’s desert terrain in an effort to uncover additional tombs, Wegner said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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In severe weather conditions, forcing or lift mechanisms, such as a cold front, dry line, or terrain, are needed to trigger rising air and initiate thunderstorm development.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Topography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topography. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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